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A former Fairfax County police sergeant who shot and killed an unarmed shoplifting suspect outside a mall in Northern Virginia last year was acquitted Friday evening of involuntary manslaughter. The jury convicted Wesley Shifflett of reckless handling of a firearm after the death of Timothy Johnson outside Tysons Corner Center. Melissa Johnson, Tim...

For the first time this school year, two lab schools opened their doors in Northern Virginia. Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey took a look at how one lab school in Stafford works.

The American Kidney Fund will honor a local man as its “Hero of Hope” at a gala next week. News4’s Shawn Yancy spoke with the head of the organization about the impact of kidney disease in the D.C. region. Learn more about the Kidney Fund here: https://www.kidneyfund.org/ways-give/join-us-event/hope-affair

Prince George’s County leaders are drawing attention to domestic violence and making sure victims know that resources are available. News4’s Darcy Spencer reports the chief of police spoke Friday about his own experiences with family violence to encourage others to take action.

Local first responders have been doing their part to help areas Helene devastated from Florida to southwest Virginia. News4 photojournalist Jacob Schoenmann spoke with Arlington County water rescue officer Michael Wertman, who just got back from a mission.

A man found guilty of murdering two landscapers as they worked in Alexandria, Virginia, will spend 58 years in prison.

D.C.’s Pride Month celebrations could be bigger than ever in 2025 as the District prepares to host WorldPride.

Stephen Smerk confessed to killing 37-year-old Robin Lawrence at her home in Springfield. Her 2-year-old daughter who was at the home at the time was unharmed, but left alone for days.

October is LGBT History Month, a time to honor a community often under attack. The I Am Awards this weekend at MGM National Harbor will celebrate shining stars in the local queer community. Ts Madison and Speak Out founder Antonio Driver share why there’s a need for this kind of recognition.

A woman and two children were found dead after a fire tore through a home in Prince William County, Virginia, early Friday, authorities say.

Prince George’s County police are doing their part to raise awareness about domestic violence. On Friday, the department gathered with survivors and advocates to discuss the problem and share resources. News4’s Megan McGrath speaks to one survivor who urges victims to lean on their community for help. If you or someone you know needs help, call the...

Reaching some of D.C.’s most underserved students is easier when their role model is just a little older and from the neighborhood. That’s part of the impactful work that Reach Incorporated does. The organization received a $25,000 NBC4 Telemundo 44 Local Impact Grant. Here’s how they’ll spend it.

Fall foliage is expected to peak in D.C. at the end of October. But the news is not great for bright autumn leaves in 2024.

Thousands of dockworkers across the East and Gulf coasts are returning to work after reaching a tentative agreement on a pay increase. News4’s Megan McGrath reports live from the Dundalk Marine Terminal.