Daily News
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D.C. Witness Staff
- May 22, 2025
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Details The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced an investigation into an accidental shooting on May 21 in the 1700 block of Benning Road, Northeast. A 14-year-old girl was fatally wounded while... Read More
By
Jeff Levine
- May 22, 2025
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Details Two murder co-defendants were arraigned before DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman on May 22. However, because of an overcrowded felony docket, the judge could not schedule their trial until 2027.... Read More
By
Jeff Levine
- May 22, 2025
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Details A murder defendant cited for a number of release violations was told by DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman that he needs to do better if he expects more lenient terms.... Read More
Editor's Corner
By
D.C. Witness Staff
- December 3, 2024
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Details During this season, we give thanks to the blessings in our lives, but unfortunately for some, the holidays are just another reminder of a tragic loss of a loved one.... Read More
By
Amos Gelb
- November 20, 2024
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Details Let’s start with the good news. The number of homicides and shootings in the city are down this year again. That is two years where the numbers have been falling. ... Read More
By
LaTrina Antoine
- December 15, 2023
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Details Last week I sat through a conference focused on shootings in the United States. It was held by the Center for American Progress and featured, over several days, mothers of... Read More
Features
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Leah Meyer [former]
- April 9, 2025
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Details According to D.C. Witness data, as of April 7, there were four homicide incidents and four homicide victims in the District in March. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has announced... Read More
By
Allyson Nelles [former]
- March 20, 2025
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Details D.C. Witness recorded a total of five mass shootings in 2024, with 23 total victims. Of those victims, four were homicide victims and 19 were non-fatal shootings victims. The first... Read More
By
Brigette Bagley [former]
- March 10, 2025
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Details According to D.C. Witness data, as of March 5, there were seven homicide incidents and nine homicide victims in the District in February. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has announced... Read More
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