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Jan 20, 2020

Photos: Gun Rights Activists Hold Rally At Virginia’s Capitol In Richmond

Capitol police said more than 5,000 gathered within the official boundaries on the Capitol grounds.

Jan 02, 2020

166 People Were Killed In D.C. Homicides In 2019

More people were killed in D.C. in 2019 than in any other single year since 2008.

Sep 04, 2019

Two Students, One Adult Shot In Northeast D.C.

Police are looking for a school-aged suspect in the shooting of two students and an adult in Northeast Washington on Wednesday.

May 28, 2019

D.C. Police Prepare For Possible Spike In Violence After Deadly Holiday Weekend

A 15-year-old high school freshman was killed just steps from Somerset Prep

Mar 06, 2019

After Murder Of High Schooler, Neighborhood Children Struggle With Gun Violence Trauma

“The kids, they want to go outside and play, but they know they can’t. Not yet.”

Jan 09, 2019

D.C. Records Eight Homicides In First Eight Days Of The Year

D.C. police have blamed illegal guns for the recent uptick in violence.

Jan 02, 2019

D.C. Begins The New Year With Two Fatal Shootings On Jan. 1

An on-duty Marine and a 19 year-old were the first casualties of 2019.

Dec 19, 2018

Council Passes Law Allowing Police To Seize Guns From People Who Pose Immediate Danger

This kind of law has gained wide support among gun-control advocates.

 
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