Tech CEO Vivek Taneja from Alexandria died on February 7 days after he was attacked outside DC restaurant, Akedo. An unknown man punched Taneja who struck his head on the concrete and lost consciousness. WUSA9 obtained a letter from DC Police that states the violent offense “is directly connected to the operations and security protocol at the establishment.” WUSA9 reached out to Akedo who released a statement saying, “The altercation took place in the courtyard and the victim was found roughly 300ft away from our doors and outside of our sightlines.” For more on this story click our link in bio.
The founder of Casa Ruby, a once-thriving nonprofit supporting the LGBTQ+ community in D.C., faced charges in court on Tuesday. Officials say Ruby Corado misused taxpayer-funded relief funds, diverting $150,000 to personal offshore accounts. For 10 years, Casa Ruby offered transitional housing and support to LGBTQ+ youth through public donations and government grants. Corado is accused of various charges, including bank fraud, money laundering, and failure to report foreign accounts. Click our link in bio to read more.
Maryland Bojangles lovers, bad news: all Maryland locations are now closed. Despite locations in Oxon Hill and Upper Marlboro appearing to be open on Google, and even on the Bojangles’ website, all five locations have been closed since late 2023. Click our link in bio to read why.
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A large group of protesters have gathered to block traffic near the US Capitol and a possible presidential motorcade route ahead of the State of the Union. Tap our link in bio to watch live.
“PEOPLE ARE LIVING PAYCHECK TO PAYCHECK” | We spoke with Virginia voters on Super Tuesday, especially those who live in more rural areas, to really get a sense of what’s important to them this election season. #election #primaries #supertuesday #2024election
DC police have arrested and charged a 15-year-old boy in connection with the murder of a Lyft driver last year. The teen, described as a “primary suspect,” was among multiple suspects and police did not say whether he was the one who fired the gun. Nasratullah Ahmad Yar, a former U.S. military interpreter, was shot while sitting in his black Toyota Highlander in a Capitol Hill neighborhood, possibly during an attempted carjacking by the teens.
Police in Montgomery County are asking for help identifying the man seen in this video. They say he robbed a Chipotle on Old Georgetown Road back on February 4. According to investigators, the man placed an order then demanded employees to open the register. Anyone with information is asked to contact Montgomery County Crime Stoppers.
According to The National Park Service, peak bloom will be from March 23 to March 26 this year! 🌸 How do they come up with those dates? It turns out, predicting when the cherry trees will hit peak bloom is, in many ways, like forecasting the weather. Click our link in bio for a guide to DC’s 2024 cherry blossom season.
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Hundreds gathered in front of the Israeli Embassy Monday night to honor 25-year-old active duty Air Force airman, Aaron Bushnell, who died after setting himself on fire outside the building on Sunday. With signs reading “Rest in Power” and “I stand with Aaron,” community members pushed for peace across the Palestine territory while honoring a man they view as a martyr.
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Aaron Bushnell, a 25-year-old active-duty airman from San Antonio, died after setting himself on fire outside the Israeli Embassy on Sunday. He livestreamed himself on Twitch, though the video has since been removed. In the video, he said, “I will no longer be complicit in genocide” before dousing himself in liquid from a metal bottle, and igniting himself shouting “Free Palestine!” The incident highlights the profound emotions surrounding the Middle East conflict. DC Police are working to investigate this case.
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Active duty soldiers are facing charges after allegedly ripping down an Arlington couples Pride flags. The couple didn’t have their flags stolen once or twice, but five times in five months. Tap our link in bio for more.
STOLEN AMBULANCE 🚑: Police are searching for the person who stole an ambulance in Fairfax County Monday night. The man, identified as 32-year-old Rickey Lowe of Manassas, is still on the run. Fairfax County Police said at the time he was hospitalized, Lowe was not facing any charges related to the stolen vehicle that wrecked. Click on the link in our bio for additional footage and updates.
ROBBERS SLIP PAST POLICE: Surveillance video captures three armed thieves dashing out of a Waldorf, Maryland 7-Eleven right past a seemingly unaware police officer just outside the store. The reported robbery unfolded at 3 am on Thursday, February 8, where the 7-Eleven employees were forced into the back of the store at gunpoint. Click our link in bio to hear the response from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office.
Update on tonight's snow
Meteorologist Topper Shutt is tracking tonight's clipper. He'll time out when it starts, when it ends, and how much will fall.
‘DON’T WORRY CHIEF, WE’LL BE RIGHT BACK!’ | Three MPD officers who were shot trying to serve an arrest warrant for a man charged with animal cruelty have been released from the hospital in seemingly good spirits. The police chief and dozens of their fellow officers were on scene to cheer them into recovery. Click the link in our bio to watch the full release, and learn more about the day-long barricade situation that resulted from Wednesday’s shooting.
DC Police officers were serving an arrest warrant for animal cruelty when three of them were shot. The shooter has been barricaded inside the home for more than 5 hours, and is still periodically firing shots. Negotiators are in contact with the shooter working to end the situation and secure the scene. Several local schools and a day care facility are still locked down out of precaution. 🔗 Click the link in our bio for the full timeline as the scene developed.
Y’all brought the ENERGY to Friday’s @getupdc Super Bowl party at @mgmnationalharbor with @wisdommartintveee @hi.im.annieyu @allisonseymour66 @meteorologistjonathanmyers and @linz.nance! Thanks for helping us kick off “Super Weekend” in style!
LIVE: Tracking a storm that will start as rain and end as snow
Chief Meteorologist Topper Shutt is talking rain that could flip to snow Tuesday morning.
“NOTHING EXCELLENT COMES EASY” | Dive into Commanders owner Josh Harris’ vision for the new stadium, including what’s in store, where he’s looking, and who’s footing the bill. Watch our exclusive interview now by clicking the link in our bio or stream on WUSA9+.
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“A NEW DAWN” | From cherished childhood memories to the immense honor and duty he feels for our city, hear from Josh Harris and his plans for the Commanders’ future.
Watch tonight at 11 p.m. after the #SuperBowl to catch part 1 of our exclusive interview with Josh Harris. Then, don’t miss part 2 on Monday morning during Get Up DC, starting at 4:25 a.m. You can watch it exclusively on WUSA9 or stream it on WUSA9+.
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