Shomari Stone
Shomari Stone joined FOX 5 DC in May 2023 as an Anchor and Reporter.
Stone is a 7-time Emmy and 2-time Edward R. Murrow award-winning journalist, coming to FOX 5 from CNBC. He was a correspondent for "The News with Shepard Smith," based at the network’s Washington, D.C. bureau. He spent over 10 years as a general assignment reporter at WRC, an NBC owned television station in Washington, D.C.
Prior to WRC, he served as a reporter for KOMO in Seattle, CBS Miami, and WINK in Fort Myers, Florida.
Throughout his on-air career, he has reported on a multitude of high-profile stories across the country including Hurricane Ian, the expansion of Veterans’ health care benefits, the Buffalo mass shooting, the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, the bombing at the Boston Marathon, immigration reform, the local impact of Cuban dictator Fidel Castro's relinquished power and the fall of Haitian President Jean Bertrand Aristide, as well as an exclusive interview with Trayvon Martin’s parents while they were in Washington, among others.
He is a graduate of the University of Michigan, where he received six journalism awards. He enjoys spending time with his family, cheering for his son, Shomari Stone II, on the University of Michigan Football team, playing golf, hosting charity events and galas, along with mentoring and volunteering with the youth.
Follow Shomari Stone on Twitter and Instagram at @shomaristone and on Facebook at @ShomariStoneFOX5DC
The latest from Shomari Stone
Virginia cop busted for allegedly handcuffing victim, touching her inappropriately
A member of the Prince William County Police Department has been arrested following an ongoing investigation into allegations of inappropriate conduct while on duty.
Family hopes new surveillance video will lead to arrest in senior's Southeast DC murder
The family of Johnny Reeves, a 70-year-old man who was fatally stabbed in Southeast D.C., is asking for the public’s help in identifying a person of interest in his murder. D.C. police released new surveillance video Thursday in the hopes it will lead to an arrest.
DC woman survives shooting in Columbia Heights; aunt recovering
A woman is speaking out exclusively with FOX 5 after surviving a shooting that took place in Northwest, D.C. late last month.
Bowie police officer fires at vehicle during traffic stop
Questions remain after a Bowie police officer opened fire on a car Thursday morning, with no charges filed so far.
70-year-old Maryland man stabbed to death in Southeast DC
A 70-year-old man from Upper Marlboro, Maryland was stabbed to death early Tuesday morning in Southeast D.C.
Wonderland Ballroom burglarized in DC, police seek suspect captured on video
A D.C. restaurant owner is speaking out after a burglar broke into their establishment and stole hundreds of dollars in cash. The incident, which was captured on surveillance video, has left the local community shocked.
Shot dead in DC alley: Daughter seeks public's help to find dad's killer
A grieving daughter is asking for the public's help to find the person responsible for her father's death in Northeast D.C.
Deadly shooting at Capitol Heights Chinese carryout sparks police investigation
A man was shot and killed inside a Chinese carryout restaurant in Capitol Heights on Thursday afternoon, prompting an ongoing investigation by local authorities.
Veteran DC police officer dies in line of duty after accidental shooting
A veteran D.C. police officer died Wednesday evening after being accidentally shot while attempting to retrieve a firearm from a storm drain during a violent crime suppression operation.
Maryland teen paid 12-year-old to terrorize schools with bomb threats: police
A 15-year-old student from Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School has been charged in connection with a series of bomb threats that led to a school lockdown and a large-scale police response in early May.