Amid surge in Southeast DC violence, leaders discuss solutions at safety meeting

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The recent rash of violence in D.C. is impacting many families, including neighbors in Southeast.

Thursday night, a Ward 8 community safety meeting aimed to address residents’ concerns.

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Local leaders say a lot is already happening to prevent violence, but it’s not always coordinated. And that’s what a big chunk of the meeting was about: organizing resources and making a game plan.

Year to date, D.C. has seen almost the same number of homicides as in 2024…


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