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DC Police Shoot Man Following Domestic Complaint in Palisades Area of NW

District police officers shot and killed a man armed with two knives Tuesday afternoon in the city’s Palisades neighborhood after repeated attempts to subdue him with commands and a stun gun, officials

September 16, 2025

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Helicopter Pursuit Leads to Arrest of Two Armed Suspects After Southeast D.C. Shooting

Washington, D.C. — A police helicopter helped track down two 19-year-old suspects on Monday after shots were fired in Southeast Washington, prompting a vehicle chase and a barricade situation in Northeast, according to

May 27, 2025

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Washington DC has 14 murders in 14 days as city deals with crime spree.

WASHINGTON (AP) — A surge in violence has gripped the nation’s capital, with 15 homicides reported over the past 14 days, according to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). On Memorial Day, three people

May 27, 2025

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DC Faces Surge in Violence: 11 Homicides in 10 Days Amid High-Profile Killings

Washington, D.C. — May 25, 2025 Washington, D.C., is grappling with a surge in violence, recording 11 homicides over the past 10 days, including the deaths of two Israeli Embassy staffers and

May 25, 2025

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