Washington D.C. crime victims appeared before the U.S. Congress this week to express how dangerous the nation's capital has become in the last year. VIOLENCE SOARS AMID DC POLICE CRISIS AS 5 KILLED IN JUST 1 DAYVictims, including Valor Brewpub owner Gaynor Jablonski, told Congress about dangerous criminals in the city. D.C. Police Union Chairman Greggory Pemberton testified to the committee that shortages in police staffing have contributed to the city’s growing crime problem. For the past 3 1/2 years, our union has been sounding the alarm about this problem to anyone within earshot including the D.C. city council." D.C. Council Member Vincent Gray slammed the idea of Congress getting involved in the District’s police policies.

Source: Fox News October 15, 2023 00:54 UTC