» Gun-Related Homicides Decrease in September

According to D.C. Witness data, among the seven reported homicide incidents and victims in September, three resulted from gun violence. A significant difference from August, when all five homicide incidents were fatal shootings.

As of Oct. 15, of the seven incidents, The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has identified one suspect.

Ricardo Botts, 37, is charged with second-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the fatal stabbing of his mother, 66-year-old Pamela Botts on Sept. 21 on the 2100 block of 32nd Place, SE…

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