In Washington, D.C., three separate homicides occurred within a short six-hour window on Saturday night, despite President Donald Trump’s claims of successfully addressing crime issues in the city.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) reported that a teenager and two adults lost their lives in these unrelated incidents, all classified as homicides. Additionally, a teenager was injured in another shooting, though authorities have yet to determine if this incident also qualifies as a homicide.
This surge in violence is particularly surprising given that Trump’s efforts to curb crime in the capital have previously led to a noticeable reduction in overall criminal activity.
Last week, Trump remarked, “Our city is now very safe. We’re ensuring the safety of our nation, tackling these issues one step at a time.”
On September 5, 2025, members of the National Guard were observed in Washington, D.C. (Image credit: Fatih Aktas/Anadolu via Getty Images)
The first shooting incident was reported by the Metropolitan Police Department around 3 p.m. at the 1900 block of C Street SE, where officers discovered a 17-year-old boy with a gunshot wound to his upper body.
Medics rushed the teen to the hospital, where he died from his injuries, according to MPD. Homicide detectives have since taken over the case.
About four hours later, at around 6:52 p.m., officers reported finding another teen boy who had been shot in the 700 block of Newton Place, Northwest. Police said the teen was found inside a home there, with a gunshot wound to the upper body. Medics tried to save him, but he died at the scene.
Less than two hours later, at around 8:48 p.m., officers responded to a shooting in the 1400 block of 14th Place, Southeast, where they found a woman suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, according to MPD. Homicide detectives are investigating her death.
Police have not released the names of the victims or information regarding any suspects.
People gather at the Navy Yard metro station to protest the deployment of National Guard troops and federal immigration agents in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 5, 2025. (Fatih Aktas/Anadolu via Getty Images)
The incidents Saturday raised the number of homicides in the last week to five, according to The Washington Post. According to MPD data, as of Nov. 10, there were 122 homicides this year in Washington, D.C. In August, the president deployed more than 2,000 troops to combat crime.
U.S. President Donald Trump waits for the arrival of Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese at the White House on October 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
Along with the troop deployment, Trump signed an executive order expanding anti-crime measures, including adding additional prosecutors to focus on violent and property crimes, and directing the transportation secretary to inspect and improve D.C.’s transit services.
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