The number of homicides in Washington, D.C., surpassed coronavirus deaths in the city by a nearly 3-to-1 ratio in July as the nation’s capital continues to grapple with an uptick in murders. There were 21 homicides throughout the month compared to eight coronavirus deaths, according to FOX5 DC. DC POLICE MAKE ARREST IN MASS SHOOTING THAT KILLED NYIAH COURTNEYThe statistic comes as Washington, D.C., recorded 100 homicides by July 10 – the earliest the city has hit that number since 2003. The D.C. Police Union claimed the average date over the past 10 years when the city usually hits 100 homicides is Oct. 25. As of July 30, there were 113 homicides in Washington, D.C., this year to date, compared to 108 last year, data from the Metropolitan Police Department shows.

Source: Fox News August 02, 2021 15:00 UTC