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Kaitlyn Dillon's coverage primarily focuses on local breaking news, with an emphasis on crime-related incidents such as fires, accidents, and police investigations. Given her focus on evolving stories and breaking news, she is likely to be interested in timely pitches related to ongoing events or recent developments in the areas of local news and public safety.
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The video in the live player above is from DC News Now's initial coverage of the incident on July 31.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. ( DC News Now ) — A 13-year-old boy was hurt, and a 17-year-old was arrested after a shooting broke out inside Wheaton Mall on Friday, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD).
WASHINGTON ( DC News Now ) — An investigation is underway after a teenage boy was shot inside a home in Northeast D.C. on Friday, according to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).
by: Kaitlyn Dillon Posted: Aug 1, 2026 / 04:38 PM EDT Updated: Aug 1, 2026 / 04:38 PM EDT
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by: Kaitlyn Dillon Posted: Aug 2, 2026 / 03:50 PM EDT Updated: Aug 2, 2026 / 03:50 PM EDT
The suspect sought in the shooting death of a 21-year-old in Woodbridge was arrested on Sunday, according to the Prince William County Police Department.
A 23-year-old has been charged in the May shooting death of a woman, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced Sunday.
by: Kaitlyn Dillon Posted: Aug 2, 2026 / 09:37 PM EDT Updated: Aug 2, 2026 / 09:37 PM EDT
