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By
Elizabeth Price
- February 7, 2025
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According to D.C. Witness data, as of Feb. 6, there were eight homicide incidents and 10 homicide victims in the District in January. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has announced two arrests made in relation to homicides that occurred during the month.
D.C. Witness found that there was an 11 percent decrease in homicides compared to January 2024, which had nine homicide incidents.
According to MPD documents, in the early morning hours of Jan. 13, MPD officers responded to the report of an armed suspect inside the lobby of a residential building on the 300 block of Florida Avenue, NE. A struggle ensued between MPD officers and the suspect, with three officers sustaining injuries.
Derrick Williams, 45, was identified as the suspect. He died on scene as a result of his injuries.
On Jan. 26, according to MPD documents, officers received a report of a shooting on the 4000 block of South Capitol Street, SW. Upon arrival, officers located a juvenile boy suffering from gunshot wounds. Myron Smith, 14, died from his injuries after being transported to a nearby hospital.
The MPD made three arrests in connection to the shooting, including two 16-year-old boys and a 14-year-old boy.
Police have not made any arrests for the remaining six homicide incidents. The MPD is offering a reward for information on any unsolved cases.
