DC homicide level highest since 2004

DC hits grim homicide milestone not seen in nearly 2 decades, mayor blames pandemic for increase

Homicides in Washington, D.C., climbed to 200 on Monday, the first time the nation's capital has reached the grim milestone since 2003, according to police figures.

DC passes 200 homicides in 2021, police union reports

Washington, D.C., recorded 200 homicides in 2021 as of Monday, making it the highest homicide rate since 2003, according to the D.C. Police Union.

Southeast DC shooting is the 200th homicide of the year

The last time the District hit this milestone was nearly two decades ago.

DC homicide level highest since 2004

The homicide level in Washington, D.C., reached its highest threshold since 2004 on Monday after the 200th homicide this year was recorded.

DC reaches 200 homicides, most since 2004

D.C. has reached a grim milestone: There have been 200 homicides in the District so far this year, police confirmed to WTOP Tuesday.According to D.C. police data, the last time the District had this many homicides was 2004. In both 2004 and 2003, D.C. had 248 homicides.In 2020, there were 198 homicides. In 2019, there were 166 in the nation’s capital. More Crime NewsMore D.C. NewsMore D.C. Police NewsWTOP news partner NBC Washington said the 200…

D.C. records 200th homicide of the year, a mark not seen since 2004

A man shot Monday night was latest victim of months of rising violence that has frustrated and angered city leaders and residents.