With the latest violent stretch, DC News Now asked a gun violence prevention worker his opinion on what can be done.

Police Chief Pamela Smith discussed updates and action plans Friday to address recent youth-related violence in the city, ...

Authorities are investigating multiple shootings in the District, including an incident on Tuesday morning along 14th Street ...

"Last year, 203 people lost their lives to senseless violence in our city," Contee said ... "This is the first time since 2002-2003 that DC has suffered back-to-back years with 200-plus homicides ...

Over the last several weekends, D.C. police say large groups of teens have damaged property in the area, with several having ...

Bowser used Thursday’s event to announce her support for public safety legislation introduced by DC Council member ... said that despite positive trends, violence across the city is on residents ...

"We have too many guns on our streets and as a community we need to do everything we can to stop this violence from plaguing ... in the nation's capital. DC seeks solutions The victims were ...

(Family photo) The surge of violence came as city leaders were introducing a flurry of legislation aimed at reversing the crime trends. The D.C. Council passed an emergency bill that would make it ...

The mayor said the issue of teen gun violence is at the top of her agenda ... "Our young people are crying out for help." The latest DC Police data shows at least 14 kids have been shot and ...

WASHINGTON (7News) — October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month --- and one Washington, D.C. native is boldly sharing her story to encourage others to get help. Erica, who didn't want ...

Part of the forum will focus on evidence-based components of DC's published Violence Reduction Strategic Plan as panelists discuss a public health approach to combatting gun violence.