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D.C. Police Report Rise in Dangerous-Weapon Assaults as Homicides, Robberies Decline
August 2, 2026

Preliminary MPD data through July 31 show dangerous-weapon assaults up 44%, while D.C. homicides and robberies fell from the comparable 2025 period.

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