Instant Alert: A fake news story led to a shooting at a pizzeria in Washington DC

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   A fake news story led to a shooting at a pizzeria in Washington DC by Noah Friedman on Dec 5, 2016, 10:06 AM Edgar M. Welch, 28, entered Comet Ping Pong in Washington, DC yesterday armed with a rifle, reportedly to "self-investigate" the "Pizzagate" conspiracy spread by fake news websites. Follow BI Video: On Twitter   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011