LinkLinksOpinion Phil Mendelson in The Post: D.C. police need help in combating gun use By Editor On Jan 18, 2019 32 Share Last year, homicides in the District were up 38 percent. There were 160, compared with fewer than 90 in 2012. Yet violent crime overall has been declining year after year. Last year, assault with a dangerous weapon was down 10 percent. The difference between assault with a dangerous weapon and homicide can be a matter of inches. Gun ViolenceHomicidesMetropolitan Police DepartmentPeter NewshamPhil Mendelson 32 Share FacebookTwitterReddItWhatsAppEmailPrint
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