The following information is from MPD and responds to an inquiry regarding the number of homicides in the District and how it stands in comparison to another major city and previous years.
“The current number of homicides in DC stands at 138; at the same point last year, we experienced 184. This is a 25% reduction thus far this year. The 2008 total was 186. In 1991, DC recorded 479 homicides, its worst murder rate in the past 20 years. In the ensuing years, homicides progressively dropped in this city. This year, DC will record its lowest number of homicides in about four decades.”
According to MPD, this achievement recognizes the joint efforts of MPD, District agencies, residents, and other community stakeholders. Special kudos and thanks to Chief Cathy Lanier, 5D Commander Lamar Greene, 5D MPD Officers and Civilian Employees, Councilman Harry Thomas, Councilman Phil Mendelson, and to you.
Robert
Robert Vinson Brannum
Chairman, 5th District Citizens’ Advisory Council, Inc. – www.5dcac.org
President, Bloomingdale Civic Association, Inc.
President, DC Federation of Civic Associations, Inc. – www.dcfca.org
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