Fact check: Has Washington DC had a homicide in the past 11 days

1. Summary of the results

Based on the available analyses, Washington DC has not had a homicide in the past 11 days. The most definitive information comes from CNN reporting that there have been only two murders in Washington DC since President Trump signed his executive order taking control of the police department, with the most recent homicide occurring on August 13 ^[1]. Given today's date of August 25, 2025, this means it has been 12 days since the last reported murder, which exceeds the 11-day timeframe in question.

The District Crime Data shows 101 homicides total for 2025 as of August 21 ^[2], but this cumulative data doesn't specify recent timing. Other sources mention "nearly 100 homicides in 2025" but similarly lack specific recent timeframe information ^[3].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question lacks important context about recent changes in DC's policing structure. The analyses reveal that President Trump has taken control of the DC police department through an executive order, which represents a significant shift in law enforcement governance ^[1]. This federal takeover has reportedly produced a "moderate drop in crime" according to CNN sources.

Additionally, there are conflicting narratives about DC's overall crime situation:

• NPR sources suggest that "violent crime has fallen substantially in 2024 and so far this year" ^[4]
• White House sources characterize DC crime as "out of control" despite the data ^[3]

The question also omits the broader context that DC has experienced significant violent crime in 2025, with over 100 homicides year-to-date, including "fatal shootings of innocent civilians" ^[3].

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question appears neutral and factual, simply asking for verification of recent homicide data. However, the timing of this question may be politically motivated, as it comes during a period when the Trump administration has taken control of DC policing and is claiming credit for crime reduction.

The analyses reveal potential bias in the sources themselves rather than the question. The White House source uses inflammatory language calling DC crime "out of control" ^[3], while other sources present more measured assessments of crime trends. There's also mention of allegations that "DC police allegedly had some homicides documented as accidents" ^[5], suggesting potential historical data manipulation issues that could affect the reliability of crime statistics.

The question's 11-day timeframe is notably specific and may be designed to highlight a particular period of reduced violence following the federal takeover of DC police operations.