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 woman speaks out after husband's 2-year battle in Peru hospital
A Fairfax wife is mourning the loss of her husband who died after nearly three years of hospitalization in Peru following a traumatic brain injury.
Police turn to community for leads on Tysons Exxon robbery suspect
Fairfax County Police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying a man who allegedly robbed a gas station near Tysons Corner Center at gunpoint last month.
Family mourns loved one killed during vigil at Prince George's County park
A man was fatally shot during a candlelight vigil in Prince George’s County last Friday, leaving his family heartbroken and searching for answers.
Police identify man killed after shots fired at vigil in Prince George's County park
Maryland National Capital Park Police and the Prince George's County Police Department are investigating a shooting that left a man in critical condition Friday.
Beloved DC DJ dead following brutal attack in Shaw: police
A well-known D.C. DJ and hair stylist was taken off life support over a week after being brutally attacked in a robbery in Northwest D.C.
Georgetown Optician employee speaks out after thief steals $30K in Cartier glasses
An employee at a Georgetown Optician’s store is speaking out exclusively with FOX 5's Shomari Stone after a masked thief stole over $30,000 worth of Cartier eyeglasses in a daring midday robbery last month.
Young boy in critical condition after being hit by van in Laurel
A middle school student is in critical condition after being struck by a van Monday evening on the 8500 block of Contee Road in Laurel.
Shopper carjacked at gunpoint outside Pentagon City Costco
A woman was carjacked at gunpoint Thursday evening in the Pentagon City Costco parking garage and is now sharing her story exclusively with FOX 5's Shomari Stone.
Family of beloved DJ speaks out after robbery leaves him in coma
The family of a well-known D.C. DJ is pleading for public help after police say he was robbed early Sunday morning.
'It's hard to watch': Victim speaks out after Bowie police officer indicted for firing shot at him
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