DC Crime Drops But Weapon Assaults Surge | Washington DC News

DC crime stats show major drops in homicides, robberies, and car thefts—but assaults with dangerous weapons are up sharply. While advocates like Chandra Dawson celebrate progress, she warns summer and political transitions could strain gains. She calls for youth-centered solutions over curfews, urging the city to listen to young people and tackle root causes like lack of recreation and supervision. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/562b05b1e790e2ac