The House Oversight Committee is holding a Wednesday hearing to discuss crime in D.C.
on crime and public safety in the nation’s capital. The hearing is expected to focus broadly on D.C.'s approach to reducing violent crime, with the committeeCrime in D.C. has been top of mind for federal lawmakers in recent weeks. On March 8, the Senate voted toof D.C.'s criminal code — marking the first time in more than 30 years that Congress opted to overturn local legislation —
Property crime in D.C. is up 27 percent compared to the same time last year, driven largely by a surge in car thefts. Over that same period, violent crime has fallen by 2 percent but remained higher in some categories compared to pre-pandemic levels.compared to the same time last year, when the city surpassed 200 killings for only the second time in nearly two decades.
Kevin Dyer described his nephew as a playful and loving young man devoted to his family, who at times hung around the “wrong crowd.” He was killed, according to his uncle, near where he grew up in D.C.
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