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Park Police Hunt Suspects Who Ambushed Officer

Arrests Made
in DC Shooting
of Federal Officer

UPDATED

Mar 24, 2026 6:05 PM CDT

Arrests Made in DC Shooting of Federal Officer

Police say suspects fired dozens of shots

(Newser) - Two suspects are in custody in connection with the Monday evening shooting of a federal officer in Washington, DC. Darren Foster, 21, and Asheile Foster, 22, have been charged with assault on a federal police officer (gun), the AP reports. The US Park Police officer, who was hit at least...

Cops: Off-Duty US Park Police Officer Fatally Shot Colleague

US Park Police Officer
Charged With Shooting

Nov 6, 2023 4:08 PM CST

US Park Police Officer Charged With Shooting

Alcohol is believed to be a factor in accidental shooting of colleague, investigators say

(Newser) - A gathering of four people, including three US Park Police officers, ended with one of the off-duty officers dead and another in custody early Sunday. The Fairfax County Police Department says officers were called to an apartment in McLean, Virginia, around 12:20am by a person who said somebody had...

So Was It Tear Gas? First, Define 'Tear Gas'

Was That Tear Gas in DC?

Jun 4, 2020 2:37 PM CDT

Was That Tear Gas in DC?

Trump insists it wasn't used on protesters in DC, though a pepper compound was

(Newser) - Before President Trump walked from the White House to nearby St. John's Church on Monday, authorities cleared protesters from his path. Now a debate is simmering over a simple question: Did they fire tear gas? President Trump and his press secretary insist the answer is no. "They didn’...

2 Officers Suspended After
Attack on Aussie Journalists

Jun 4, 2020 12:09 AM CDT

2 Officers Suspended After Attack on Aussie Journalists

US Park Police say they are investigating

(Newser) - The US Park Police says it has placed two officers on administrative leave after video showed two Australian journalists being attacked during Monday night’s protest in Washington, DC, the AP reports. Acting Chief Gregory T. Monahan said the attack is being investigated. Video captured by WJLA-TV in Washington showed...

Inaugural Early Birds Will Be Barred From Camping Out

Dec 12, 2008 2:10 AM CST

Inaugural Early Birds Will Be Barred From Camping Out

Officials steel for up to 5 million for historic event

(Newser) - No one will be allowed to camp overnight to secure the best views on Inauguration Day, reports the Washington Post. Spectators will be barred from staking out spots until 7 am that morning, officials warned yesterday as they unveiled a series of rules for dealing with up to 5 million...