It s a war zone | DC s gun violence takes toll on locals mental health
Almost 200 homicides have happened in D.C. in 2020, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. The last time D.C. had a higher murder rate was 16 years ago. Author: John Henry Updated: 12:02 AM EST December 30, 2020
WASHINGTON Data from the District s government and police shows almost 200 people have died from gun violence in the Nation’s Capital in 2020.
The last time D.C. experienced a higher murder rate was 16 years ago, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
The District s violence in 2020 was capped off by a homicide that shook every corner of D.C.