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Fact check: What dates were people murdered in Washington DC in 2025
1. Summary of the results
Based on the available analyses, specific dates of murders in Washington DC during 2025 have been documented. The most comprehensive information comes from official police records that list exact dates of homicide cases [1]. These documented murder dates include:
- January 2, 2025
- January 13, 2025
- January 25, 2025
- January 27, 2025
- January 30, 2025
- February 2, 2025 (two separate incidents)
- February 4, 2025
- February 11, 2025
Additionally, official crime statistics confirm that 101 homicides occurred in Washington DC as of August 21, 2025 [2], indicating that murders continued throughout the year beyond the specific dates listed above, though exact dates for all incidents are not provided in the available sources.
2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints
The original question lacks important contextual information about Washington DC's homicide patterns and data interpretation challenges. Crime data analysis requires careful consideration of trends and comparisons rather than just raw numbers [3].
Key missing context includes:
- The total scope of homicides - while specific early-year dates are documented, the 101 total homicides by August suggests many more murder dates occurred throughout 2025
- Comparative analysis - understanding how 2025 murder rates compare to previous years in Washington DC
- Data interpretation challenges - crime statistics can be complex to analyze accurately and require proper context [3]
3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement
The original question itself does not contain misinformation, as it simply asks for factual dates. However, there are potential issues with incomplete data availability:
- Limited date coverage - the specific dates provided only cover January and February 2025 [1], while the total homicide count suggests murders occurred throughout the year
- Data accessibility gaps - not all murder dates from 2025 appear to be readily available in public records, despite the confirmed total of 101 homicides [2]
The question's straightforward nature avoids bias, but anyone seeking this information should be aware that complete date records may not be publicly accessible and that crime data interpretation requires proper statistical context [3].