As the first month of 2024 wraps up, there are some signs of improvement in the District with homicides and violent crime down so far. But there’s still work.
A 12-year-old girl was hit by a stray bullet in the District's Southeast Tuesday night, making her the latest child caught in the crossfire of the city's ongoing crime wave.
A 10-year-old girl was struck by a stray bullet while riding in a car with her family, and a 12-year-old girl was later hit as she slept in her bed as Mother's Day came to a close in the District.