DC Reported Highest Number of Homicides in July 2020, Data Shows

September 8, 2022 — Bersabel Ephrem, Sundus Mirza

The number of homicides from January 2018 to August 2022 was at its highest in July of 2020.

According to D.C. Witness data, there were six fewer homicides in August than July.

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