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These are the people and events who made headlines in West Orange County's past.

A D.C. man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old boy in December 2018.

A judge sentenced the man who shot and killed an Anacostia High school freshman more than four years ago to 40 years in prison.

Gerald Watson was shot 16 times while in the stairwell of his aunt's apartment in 2018.

‘It’s hard work, but it all leads to something magical’

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Community Missionary Baptist Church in DeSoto continuing to help those in need as servants of God Community Missionary Baptist Church in DeSoto continuing to help those in need as ‘servants of God’ It’s a year of giving, with more to come, as Community Missionary Baptist Church has a mission to feed those who are struggling. DESOTO, Texas - Many businesses and organizations are closed for Easter weekend, but the mission to fight hunger isnt stopping. And its still a main concern for much ...

The TraRon Center, an after-school program that uses art therapy for children affected by gun violence, has shifted to a full-day schedule.

Its a war zone | DCs gun violence takes toll on locals mental health Almost 200 homicides have happened in D.C. in 2020, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. The last time D.C. had a higher murder rate was 16 years ago. Author: John Henry Updated: 12:02 AM EST December 30, 2020 WASHINGTON — Data from the Districts government and police shows almost 200 people have died from gun violence in the Nation’s Capital in 2020. The last time D.C. experienc...

He loved helping people | Family honors late son by giving gifts to others impacted by DC violence Kimberly Watson delivered gifts to families impacted by gun violence in DC. She knows all too well the pain of losing a child. Author: Tom Dempsey (WUSA) Updated: 11:28 PM EST December 21, 2020 WASHINGTON D.C., DC — Darrell Gaston and Kimberly Watson both know the unimaginable pain of losing a young loved one to gun violence in D.C.  Watsons son and Gastons godso...