Memorial Day Violence: A City on Edge
At least 17 homicides have occurred in Washington, D.C. over the past two weeks — a sharp spike that’s alarming residents across all quadrants of the city. Memorial Day weekend alone accounted for six of those deaths.
Memorial Day Weekend Homicide Locations:
- 4200 4th Street SE (2 victims)
- 1500 Ogden Street NW
- 3300 Georgia Ave NW
- 3400 13th Place SE
- 1600 14th Street NW
- 2300 Pitts Place SE
Additional Recent Locations:
- 1901 D Street SE (DC Jail)
- 4500 Benning Rd SE
- 2400 Elvans Rd SE
- 1200 Meigs Place NE
- 100 Irvingston Street SW
- 4600 Benning Rd SE
- 800 26th Street NE
- 1000 3rd Place SE
- 300 F Street NW (2 victims)
This data makes clear: violence is not isolated — it’s everywhere. That’s why Street Watch DC exists — to track patterns, raise awareness, and empower residents with tools to help each other.
One of those tools is ATME, a new community platform that lets neighbors anonymously alert one another to safety concerns — whether it’s a suspicious vehicle, flashing lights, or escalating tension.
Better awareness leads to better outcomes. Together, we can prevent the next headline.