Cause of fatal D.C. fire under investigation Authorities are still investigating the cause of a fire that killed a young boy in Southeast D.C. on Friday evening. The blaze broke out in a two-story duplex on the 3100 block of Buena Vista Terrace at about 6:15 p.m. Firefighters rescued a 4-year-old boy from a stairwell. He was taken to a hospital, where he died, fire department spokesman Pete Piringer said.
Two women, ages 55 and 29, a 13-year-old girl and a 9-year-old boy were taken to a hospital for treatment for smoke inhalation. They have been released.
A firefighter was hospitalized in serious condition after receiving burns, but was released Saturday morning, deputy chief Ken Crosswhite said.
D.C. man shot to death
District police are investigating a fatal shooting in Petworth.
Police said 20-year-old Derrick Rawls of Northwest D.C. was found dead in an alley on the 4500 block of 8th Street NW at about 9:20 p.m on Friday.
Officers responded to the area for a report of gunshots and found Rawls in the alley.
No one has been arrested and police are seeking a suspect and motive in the slaying.
Police to target drunk drivers during Super Bowl
Area police are stepping up patrols Sunday to target drunk drivers during and after the Super Bowl.
Both Maryland State Police and Virginia State Police say extra officers will be on the highways as the Pittsburgh Steelers face off against the Green Bay Packers.
Police say people attending or hosting Super Bowl parties should designate sober drivers in advance, have phone numbers for cab companies, alternate drinks with food and non-alcoholic beverages and take keys away from anyone thinking about driving intoxicated.
– Emily Babay
– Emily Babay
