Walter Morris

Washington, D.C., United States

Reporter at WRC-TV (Washington, DC)

4X Emmy Winning Journalist @nbcwashington https://t.co/fFM5fRncbS

Articles

Illegal gun sale, robbery led to shooting that killed 3 in Spotsylvania, sheriff says

2 weeks ago | nbcwashington.com | Gina Cook |Walter Morris

Four teenagers have been arrested and charged in connection to a shooting that killed three men in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, Tuesday evening. Authorities say an illegal gun sale and robbery led up to the deadly shooting. Chase Feaster and Alonzo Goffney, both 18, were two of the men killed in the shooting near the Olde Greenwich Circle, the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office said in an update Wednesday morning. Authorities haven't yet named a 20-year-old man who died.
DC stabbing suspect charged with trying to kill 6 people

2 weeks ago | nbcwashington.com | Walter Morris |Gina Cook

A man was charged with trying to kill six people after he stabbed himself and several others in Northeast D.C. Thursday, police say. Kevin Steve Andrade, 34, was walking with a woman along Meigs Place in the Trinidad neighborhood when he suddenly started stabbing himself and her, the Metropolitan Police Department said. "The suspect was in an altered mental state from an unknown substance," D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith said Thursday.
Pride flag repeatedly taken from Loudoun County church

3 weeks ago | nbcwashington.com | Walter Morris

From the moment you walk into Crossroads United Methodist Church in Ashburn, Virginia, the message is clear and intentional. "In our current reality in the country, there are different people who are marginalized and put on the outside and we really want to say that this is a place for you, that you are welcome here..." Lead Pastor Tim Ward said.
Maryland Leaders consider taking Education Department funding cuts to court

3 weeks ago | nbcwashington.com | Walter Morris

There's an urgent call to action coming from the steps of Congress. "We have to keep fighting, whether it's education, whether it's cuts to government employees," said Congressman Glenn Ivey, who represents Maryland's fourth district.
Maryland AG's office releases shocking footage of crash that killed mother of 2

3 weeks ago | nbcwashington.com | Walter Morris

One month after a Maryland mother was killed in a crash on East-West Highway, a close friend is demanding justice. Investigators say Esmeralda Montoya died after she was struck by a driver who was trying to get away from police. Loved ones say the 33 year old mother of two was on her way home and waiting for a bus when she was hit. "She had her whole life ahead of her," said Rosemary Ascencio, a friend of Montoya's.
Eckington neighbors use group chat to reduce crime

4 weeks ago | nbcwashington.com | Walter Morris

A group of Northeast D.C. residents is taking a proactive approach to address an increase in crime in their neighborhood. They said violence is on the rise in Eckington, and now they're organizing and calling on District leaders to step up. "terrifying, it's terrifying because you don't realize how close they are..." said one neighbor.
Family calls for answers after deadly shooting of 19-year-old PGPS employee

4 weeks ago | nbcwashington.com | Walter Morris

A family is looking for answers after Donnell Stephenson, a 19-year-old Prince George's County Public Schools employee, was fatally shot. "We were all together having dinner as a family, he said mom I'm going outside for a quick second and that's the last text I got from my son..." said his stepmom, Erika Stephenson. Days after his death, his heartbroken family made a public plea. "Numb. Numb." Erika Stephenson said.
Mother of 4 killed by speeding driver in Landover

1 month ago | nbcwashington.com | Walter Morris

Disturbing surveillance video captured the moment a family was ripped apart and four children lost their mother. Loved ones told News4 Patricia Riddick was killed Friday night when a black Genesis slammed into her SUV at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Highway and Belle Haven in Landover, Maryland. "She was three minutes away from home...." said Crystal Bandy, Riddick's mother-in-law. "Three minutes.
Local business concerned over proposed wine tariffs

1 month ago | nbcwashington.com | Walter Morris

Local business owners are sharing their concerns over potential impacts of proposed tariffs. "For the 17 years we've been here, we've been here at 14th Street, we've been a neighborhood gathering spot," said Khalid Pitts, one of the owners. "That's what we think of ourselves as, a neighborhood gathering spot..."Cork Wine Bar and Market has been a neighborhood staple. "Good food, you know, great wine but at a value price..." Pitts said.
Historian raises concerns over Arlington National Cemetery website DEI removal

1 month ago | nbcwashington.com | Walter Morris

Arlington National Cemetery said it is updating its website to comply with President Donald Trump's executive order to remove all mentions of Diversity Equity and Inclusion, or DEI. A prominent historian is raising concerns over the removal of educational materials and pages highlighting African American, Latino and women veterans. "Arlington embodies an incredibly important history for all Americans," said Boston-based historian Kevin Levin.