At the core of the District's bloodiest year this century is what local leaders have bemoaned for months: minor disputes that rapidly escalate into fatal encounters.
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A basketball game between Howard University and American University raises awareness on gun violence while honoring Blake Bozeman, a former standout at Morgan State University.