A 26 year old was the last surviving member of his family. He was found shot to death in his apt last fall. 9 months later, the DC Medical Examiner still lists manner of death ‘undetermined’. His family believes Zack Freeling was murdered. Story here: fox5dc.com/news/nobody-be…
Medical Examimer’s office declined to elaborate on why Freeling’s death was still deemed ‘undetermined’ suggesting I reach out to MPD, who told me they’re still investigating and urged me to reach out to ME. It’s a back and forth Freeling’s family has been stuck in. #Fox5DC
Freeling’s family has been happy with MPDs handling of this investigation but is frustrated that it doesn’t seem to be going anywhere. They’ve started a GoFundMe, Justice for Zack Freeling, to pay for private investigators & a reward, hoping someone with more info comes forward.
Freeling was discovered by his roommate who called 911. Gunshot wound to his left shoulder, the PI told me, adding that’s an unusual place for someone to try and commit suicide, especially if they’re left handed, which Freeling was. Freeling also didn’t own or like guns. #Fox5DC
Family also says they had discussions with Zack about suicide and he was adamant he wouldn’t do it after losing his father and brother. Said he was going to help people, was planning to start a food truck, making plans with friends. Wasn’t a man in crisis. #Fox5DC
Long and short, the family is hoping to share Freeling’s story to get more answers about what happened to him. We’ll follow up with any developments. #Fox5DCfox5dc.com/news/nobody-be…
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HAPPENING NOW: @DCPoliceDept has confirmed officer involved shooting in NW. Unclear what happened here. Working to gather details. Investigation looks to be centered on Madison St.. Can see chopper flying overhead. Saw an ambulance leave the scene.Park police cruiser here as well
Here’s a video and chopper flying over the scene. A handful of unmarked officers here as well. #Fox5DC
#Fox5DC has learned of another shooting scene nearby that may be connected to this one. That scene is less than a mile away.
HAPPENING NOW: @FBI confirms they’re “conducting court authorized law enforcement activity” on the 900 block of I street SE. This is at Crossing Apartments. Resident tells Me he saw multiple officers in military-style uniforms w/ rifles walking thru building.Waiting to learn more
FBI agents continue walking in and out of the building. Multiple people who live inside have told me they’ve seen NCIS, too. One woman told me she saw postal police.
FBI agents walking in with what appear to be cardboard boxes. #Fox5DC
Imagine having a bar across the street from Nats Park, gearing up for Opening Day, then being told you have to shut down 20% of your business with 24 hours notice. A reality for @waltersbardc when @DDOTDC told him to take this down during games. We’re live at 10+11 on #Fox5DC
*48 hours notice!! Sorry!!
Walter's owner, Jeremy Gifford says DDOT told him it was a safety issue. And the stop order specifically references taking the structure down for the 3 hours before the game and 2 hours after. Something that's impossible to do with the structure he's built.
HAPPENING NOW: Former Pittsburgh Police Officer Tony Moreno says he will accept the Republican nomination for mayor of Pittsburgh. News conference about to begin here in Homewood where he’ll lay out his vision for Pittsburgh. #WTAE
Here’s the release in which he said he and his wife “ceremonially” changed their party registration to Republicans, saying the Democratic Party establishment rejected him for “another career policitian that wants to divide this city.” #WTAE
Moreno says his campaign is focused on uniting 90 neighborhoods and getting city out of “corrupt mess”. “I will protect you, Pittsburgh.”
A preliminary study in Great Britain looked at a third booster dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine and determined that it boosted the immune response against COVID-19.