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
Goldendoodle 'Kodi' reunited with owner after being taken in DC
A dog owner in Northeast D.C. is overjoyed after being reunited with her beloved goldendoodle, Kodi, days after he went missing.
Video appears to show former Maryland principal stomping on foot of kindergartner with autism
A new video has surfaced allegedly showing a principal stomping on the foot of a kindergarten student with autism. The incident reportedly occurred last year at Ritchie Park Elementary School in Montgomery County. Andrew Winter, who was reassigned to Rock Creek Valley Elementary before withdrawing, is now at the center of controversy.
Former Maryland principal withdraws from new school amid controversy
Former Ritchie Elementary School Principal Andrew Winter, who was recently reassigned to Rock Creek Valley Elementary School in Rockville, has withdrawn from the position following backlash from parents over a controversial incident involving a kindergartner.
Maryland Uber driver dies one week after New Year's Day shooting
An Uber driver who was shot multiple times on New Year’s Day in Cottage City has died from his injuries, authorities said.
'Please don't shoot me': Rideshare driver begs before Maryland shooting
A rideshare driver was shot multiple times last night outside an ExtraSpace storage unit in Brentwood. Now, his family is grappling with devastation as the 36-year-old recovers from his injuries.
Four Seasons Hotel conman wanted by DC Police
D.C. police are asking for the public's help identifying a man accused of committing fraud and theft at the Four Seasons Hotel in Georgetown.
Teen suspects arrested in shooting of Marine at Beltway Plaza Mall
Two teenagers are in custody, accused of an armed robbery and a shooting that occurred in the parking lot of the Beltway Plaza Mall in Greenbelt, according to police.
Security tightened at GMU after student charged in alleged terror plot targeting NYC
Federal authorities have arrested an 18-year-old George Mason University student accused of plotting an attack targeting the Israeli Consulate and Jewish communities in New York City.
Stolen Budget van crashes into grandfather’s DC home
A Northeast D.C. grandfather’s Christmas plans were shattered Thursday when a stolen van crashed into his home, leaving it uninhabitable.
Two deadly hit-and-runs leave Prince George’s County residents grieving
Tragedy has struck twice along Saint Barnabas Road, where two deadly hit-and-run incidents have occurred in the past month, leaving families devastated and a community calling for justice.