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Nightclub dispute turns violent as six shot in Washington DC, one suspect arrested
Chaos erupted at a nightclub following a dispute as six individuals were shot, media reports said citing authorities. Assistant Chief Ramey Kyle of the Metropolitan Police Department revealed that the incident stemmed from a dispute inside the club, which subsequently escalated onto the streets.
The incident took place on Friday (Apr 27) around 11 pm in the vicinity of Decades nightclub on Connecticut Avenue NW in Washington, D.C.’s Dupont Circle neighbourhood. Fortunately, none of the victims sustained life-threatening injuries, confirmed the police.
Prompt action by law enforcement led to the arrest of a suspect near the scene. A firearm was also seized during the arrest, though further details regarding the suspect and the exact nature of the altercation remain undisclosed at this time.
According to the Metropolitan Police, the troubling incident unfolded outside a Dupont Circle nightclub when a man, recently thrown out from the nightclub premises, brandished a firearm and opened fire.
This resulted in injuries to five individuals and a security guard. Apparently, the dispute arose on the street following the man’s expulsion from the club.
Emergency responders treated one person at the scene, while bullets shattered at least one window along the nightlife hub. It remains uncertain whether the victims were inside or outside the venue when they were shot.
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Currently employing 3,323 officers, Chief of Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia Pamela Smith has expressed a desire to reach an ideal staffing level of 4,000 officers. To bolster recruitment, a new in-person recruiting team has been deployed in Washington DC and nationwide.
This event added to the concerning trend of rising violent crime in the District of Columbia. Statistics indicate a significant 39 percent surge in violent incidents in 2023, with homicides alone escalating by 35 percent and carjackings nearly doubling.
(With inputs from agencies)
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Rockport Elementary students chosen to help decorate National Christmas Tree in Washington, DC
ROCKPORT, Ind. (WFIE) – Officials with Rockport Elementary say the school has been selected to be part of the 2025 America Celebrates display at the National Tree Lighting in Washington, DC.
They say it’s part of a national program in collaboration with the National Park Service, the National Park Foundation, and the US Department of Education.
Officials say 59 schools created original ornament designs that reflect the culture and landmarks of their home state or territory.
Rockport Elementary’s contributions are now featured in the State Ornaments collection for Indiana.
Officials say each ornament was designed by a student to tell a story of our community and state and celebrate our heritage.
Eighteen ornaments were created to be displayed on the Ellipse in President’s Park in Washington, DC, surrounding the National Christmas Tree during the 2025 lighting ceremony.
“It is a tremendous honor for our students to represent Rockport Elementary on a national stage. Being selected is an experience our students and our whole school community will always remember. We were thrilled to learn that our designs were chosen to represent not only Rockport Elementary and Spencer County, but the entire state of Indiana. The opportunity shines a spotlight on the creativity, hard work, and pride that our students bring to everything they do. I’m so excited to see their art showcased at the national level, said Art teacher, Veralyn Neal.
The public is invited to view the America Celebrates display during the December viewing season, December 6 through January 1, 2026.
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More Trouble In D.C. At The BBC: Washington News Editor Exits After Complaints Over Management Style
EXCLUSIVE: The BBC News channel’s Washington D.C.-based executive producer has left abruptly after complaints were made about the way he spoke to colleagues in the newsroom.
Deadline understands that concerns were raised about Adam Levy‘s management style, with a recent incident proving to be the final straw. Two sources alleged that he spoke to a young producer in a way that was considered to be aggressive after a mistake was made during a news shift.
Levy, who left earlier this month, declined to comment when contacted by Deadline. A BBC spokesman said the broadcaster does not comment on individual HR matters.
Levy’s swift exit comes at a tumultuous time for the BBC’s Washington bureau, with the UK broadcaster facing a $1B lawsuit from Donald Trump after a bungled Panorama edit of the U.S. president’s January 6 speech. Although the mistake was not made by U.S.-based journalists, they are at the frontline of now tense relations with the White House.
Paul Royall, the executive news editor of the BBC News channel, visited Washington this month to help steady the ship. His trip was planned before Levy’s exit, but sources noted that Royall was in the city in an effort to boost morale.
Levy was appointed as the BBC News channel’s news editor and executive producer in March 2023, playing a key role in building live programming out of Washington. Levy previously worked at CNN, where he was a producer on shows including State of the Union with Jake Tapper.
Sources close to Levy pointed to his career before the BBC as a team player without issue. These people said he was known for his passion and diligence in tough circumstances. One former CNN colleague said Levy was a respected colleague at the network, working with people at every level of the newsroom.
Levy’s exit comes at a time when the BBC is cracking down on alleged abuses of power following a workplace culture review earlier this year. In September, BBC chair Samir Shah said “very serious disciplinary actions, including dismissals,” have taken place since the review.
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