
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
Woman dies, husband injured in construction accident at Fairfax County home: police
A woman is dead, her husband was injured and a community is mourning after a tragic construction accident in Fairfax County.
Man accused of scamming George Mason basketball team out of Bahamas trip pleads guilty
A travel agent who conned George Mason's men’s basketball team out of more than $100,000 has pleaded guilty to wire fraud. The money was supposed to pay for a team trip to the Bahamas but the trip was never booked.
Threats of retaliation circulate online in wake of Spotsylvania County mass shooting
Authorities in Virginia are investigating threats of retaliation circulating online connected to last week's mass shooting in Spotsylvania County.
Maryland man found dead at Bahamas resort; family calls for 'justice'
A Bowie family is searching for answers after they say their loved one died while on vacation in the Bahamas. They believe the circumstances surrounding his death are suspicious.
Man, woman accused of vandalizing Teslas in DC turn themselves in to police
D.C. police have arrested two suspects accused of damaging several Teslas in Northeast.
Heartbroken mom speaks out after 3-year-old daughter killed by driver fleeing police in Maryland
A Prince George's County mother is mourning the death of her three-year-old daughter, who was killed when a suspect fleeing police slammed into their car.
Former President Obama photobombs family taking cherry blossom pics at Tidal Basin
A northern Virginia family that went to the Tidal Basin to enjoy the cherry blossoms got an unexpected cameo in their pictures — a former president!
Homeland Security attempts to detain healthcare worker at DC elementary school
There are big concerns in Northwest D.C. after Homeland Security investigators tried to detain a healthcare worker at an elementary school in Northwest.
DC man says armed suspects tried to steal his car with daughter, granddaughter inside
A D.C. grandfather tells FOX 5 he's still feeling shocked and upset after two men armed with a gun tried to carjack him in the Chevy Chase neighborhood Monday night.
Prince George's County school bus driver still employed following investigation into reckless driving
Prince George’s County Public Schools says a school bus driver accused of speeding and overtaking another driver is still employed with them.