Even though the homicide count was lower than October, the overall count still showed an increase from the year before.
According to D.C. Witness data, there were 18 homicides in November, two less than October. However, as of Nov. 30, Washington, DC had a homicide count of 189 for 2020. There were 170 homicides by Nov. 30, 2019, showing an 11 percent increase.
Of the 18 homicides, three resulted from stabbings and 15 resulted from shootings. Police have apprehended five suspects, including Antoine Turner who is charged with two counts of first-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting 23-year-old Demeitri Anderson and 34-year-old Demetrius Benson on the 4500 block of Dix Street, NE and the 4500 block of Benning Road, SE, respectively.
Benson was killed on Nov. 3 and Anderson was killed on Nov. 29.
According to court document, Benson was shot at a McDonald’s in Southeast, DC. Anderson was shot thirteen times. A rented car from Enterprise was used in both homicides.
Turner, 27, is scheduled for a hearing on Dec. 23. He is being held without bail.
