
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
Ex-boyfriend charged in murder of woman found dead in dumpster in DC
D.C. police have made an arrest in connection to the murder of a woman found in a dumpster in Northeast.
Virginia man arrested for allegedly filming minors
A northern Virginia man is behind bars, accused of illegally recording children in his home, and police are concerned there are more alleged victims.
Prince George's County mom pleads for justice for son hit, killed by driver
A heartbroken mother is pleading for help to find the driver who killed her son in a hit-and-run accident.
Man accused of stealing cold, sinus medicine from multiple pharmacies in DC
D.C. police are searching for a man who they say has stolen thousands of dollars worth of cold and sinus medicine from pharmacies in Northwest.
Arlington County homeowner warns about 'ding-dong ditch' pranks
A northern Virginia man says he’s frustrated by a group of teens who did a version of "ding-dong ditch," banging on his door while dressed in ski masks and running away.
Man arrested after stealing car, breaking into family's home in Fairfax County: police
A northern Virginia man is in jail after Fairfax County police say he stole a car and burglarized a home.
DC teen accidentally shoots, kills herself while recording social media video: police
A teenage girl is dead after D.C. police believe she accidentally killed herself during the making of a social media video in Northeast.
DC mom outraged after teen who killed her son escapes youth detention center
A D.C. mother is demanding to know how a juvenile convicted of killing her son escaped from a youth detention center in Pennsylvania over the weekend.
Montgomery County police investigating multiple car break-ins, thefts in Chevy Chase
A woman’s car window was shattered and thousands of dollars worth of her items were stolen from her car in what is supposed to be a secure parking garage.
DC mom says teacher used corporal punishment on daughter
A D.C. mother is outraged after she says a middle school teacher used corporal punishment on her daughter in Southeast.