Brianna Rao

Washington, D.C., United States

News Producer at WUSA-TV (Washington, DC)

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17-year-old in critical condition facing charges after being shot over a stolen vehicle

Aug 6, 2023 | wusa9.com | Brianna Rao

Crime The police department says the teen, who is from Mount Rainier, was armed with a loaded handgun. Author: Brianna Rao Published: 4:27 PM EDT August 6, 2023 Updated: 4:27 PM EDT August 6, 2023 GLENN DALE, Md. — A 17-year-old boy in critical condition at an area hospital now faces gun charges after being shot Saturday by a retired police officer in Glenn Dale, Maryland.
What Mayor Bowser's Heat Emergency Plan means for you and your loved ones

Aug 6, 2023 | wusa9.com | Brianna Rao

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser says she's activating the District’s Heat Emergency Plan because temperatures will be high. Author: Brianna Rao Published: 11:57 AM EDT August 6, 2023 Updated: 11:57 AM EDT August 6, 2023 WASHINGTON — Staying cool Sunday afternoon may feel harder than normal.
Man stabbed to death in Woodbridge, Virginia

Aug 6, 2023 | wusa9.com | Brianna Rao

Crime The stabbing happened in the 800 block of Fulton Road in Woodbridge. Author: Brianna Rao Published: 11:40 AM EDT August 6, 2023 Updated: 11:40 AM EDT August 6, 2023 WOODBRIDGE, Va. — A 33-year-old man was stabbed to death at a Prince William County home on Saturday night. Shortly before 10:30 p.m., officers responded to a home in the 800 block of Fulton Road in Woodbridge to investigate a reported stabbing, the Prince William County Police Department said.
One injured in fire in basement of Wheaton restaurant

Aug 6, 2023 | wusa9.com | Brianna Rao

Community A fire broke out at Rumba Y Carbon restaurant on Sunday morning. Author: Brianna Rao Published: 9:40 AM EDT August 6, 2023 Updated: 9:40 AM EDT August 6, 2023 WHEATON-GLENMONT, Md. — One person was injured in a fire that broke out at a restaurant in Wheaton on Sunday morning, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue said. The fire was in the basement of Rumba Y Carbon, said Pete Piringer, spokesman for the fire department.
72-year-old woman keeps doctorate journey a secret from family

Jul 30, 2023 | wusa9.com | Brianna Rao

Community Diane Tate spent the last seven years studying in secret, not even sharing her plan with family or friends. Author: Brianna Rao Published: 3:07 PM EDT July 30, 2023 Updated: 3:07 PM EDT July 30, 2023 BOWIE, Maryland — With back to school season right around the corner, you may be wondering is it too late to pursue a higher education? A 72-year-old woman from Maryland is proving it's never too late.
Zoo closed Sunday for storm damage cleanup

Jul 30, 2023 | wusa9.com | Brianna Rao

Weather Fallen trees broke park benches and cluttered sidewalks. Now Zoo employees have their hands busy picking up. Author: Brianna Rao Published: 2:23 PM EDT July 30, 2023 Updated: 2:23 PM EDT July 30, 2023 WASHINGTON — D.C's Smithsonian Zoo officials had their hands full on Sunday. They closed their doors to the public and spent the day cleaning up debris caused by Saturday's severe storms.
What caused the strong winds in the DMV Saturday?

Jul 30, 2023 | wusa9.com | Miri Marshall |Brianna Rao

Weather The powerful, damaging winds were not caused by a tornado or a derecho. Author: Miri Marshall, Brianna Rao Published: 2:15 PM EDT July 30, 2023 Updated: 2:16 PM EDT July 30, 2023 WASHINGTON — The winds were fast. They were furious. And no area was left out of the storm's path Saturday evening, as everything was up for nature's taking.
Homegrown tennis star defeated in Mubadala Citi Open after upset win in first qualifying round

Jul 30, 2023 | wusa9.com | Brianna Rao

WASHINGTON — The tennis courts in Rock Creek Park are all too familiar for 17-year-old tennis star Clervie Ngounoue, who is fresh off a Wimbledon win. It's the same park that introduced Ngounoue to tennis as a toddler; it's the same courts she treated as a personal playground as she developed a love for the sport. And now, it is the place where she celebrated a major win Saturday.
FCPD launches final wave of 'Road Sharks' program to deter dangerous driving

Jul 30, 2023 | wusa9.com | Brianna Rao

Police Deterring aggressive driving, reducing crashes, and changing driving behavior is the aim of the program launched in March. Author: Brianna Rao Published: 11:44 AM EDT July 30, 2023 Updated: 11:44 AM EDT July 30, 2023 FAIRFAX, Virginia — Nearly 15,000 drivers have been stopped, warned or ticketed in Fairfax County since the police department launched its "Road Shark Campaign" in March.
Police release photos of man allegedly connected to Fort Totten Metro shooting

Jul 29, 2023 | wusa9.com | Brianna Rao

WASHINGTON — Police released surveillance camera footage Saturday showing a man they allege is connected to a shooting at Fort Totten Metro on July 20. A fight broke out between a group of people inside the station just before 11 p.m., DC Police said, and a teenage boy and a man wound up shot. They were both taken to the hospital for treatment, and were expected to recover from the injuries.