Daily News
By
Allyson Nelles
- April 16, 2025
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stabbing
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Details A stabbing defendant was arraigned before DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz and pleaded not guilty to her charges on April 15. Kelly Williams, 52, is charged with assault with... Read More
By
John Battistelli
- April 16, 2025
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Homicides
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Details A one-time friend of a fatal shooting defendant testified about a suspected revenge killing in a trial before DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan on April 14. Bernard Eddy, 25,... Read More
By
Leah Meyer
- April 16, 2025
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Homicides
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Details A homicide defendant, held for his alleged involvement in a mass shooting, was permitted pre-trial release before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt on April 14. Antwan Shelton, 41, is... Read More
Editor's Corner
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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
By
Leah Meyer
- April 9, 2025
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Data
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Homicides
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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
- March 20, 2025
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Data
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Featured
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Homicides
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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
- March 10, 2025
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Homicides
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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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