According to D.C. Witness data, among the seven reported homicide incidents and victims in September, three resulted from gun violence. A significant difference from August, when all five homicide incidents were fatal shootings.
As of Oct. 15, of the seven incidents, The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has identified one suspect.
Ricardo Botts, 37, is charged with second-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the fatal stabbing of his mother, 66-year-old Pamela Botts on Sept. 21 on the 2100 block of 32nd Place, SE.
According to court documents, Ricardo’s grandmother reportedly heard a verbal argument and witnessed Ricardo standing over Pamela. The case is pending a preliminary hearing.
MPD has not identified suspects for the remaining six homicides.
According to MPD, one incident resulted from a large fight that occurred on Sept. 13 on the 2000 block of 14th Street, NW. In addition to the fatal stabbing of 34-year-old Jermaine Foster Jr., three victims sustained wounds during the fight.
MPD also reported an officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of 31-year-old Jonathan Boruch on the 5100 block of Sherier Place, NW on Sept. 16.
According to MPD, officers responded to a reported domestic disturbance where Bourch reportedly charged at the officers while armed with two knives. MPD officers reportedly fired one shot that fatally injured Boruch. The involved officers are on administrative leave and MPD’s Internal Affairs Bureau is investigating the incident.
MPD is also investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that killed 40-year-old Angela Boston on Sept. 6 on the 1100 block of Eastern Avenue, NE. The black SUV that struck Boston immediately fled the scene.
MPD is currently offering a reward for information on the unsolved cases.
