Democratic mayor of Washington, D.C. demands more positive media coverage of crime despite recent shootings and stabbings. Social media users criticize her comment about crime being down for a week. Homicides are down compared to last year but still high. Mayor refuses to meet with father who lost three sons to violent crime.
Key Points
Homicides in D.C. are down compared to last year but still high.
Mayor Bowser faces backlash for claiming crime was down for a week.
Mayor refuses to meet with father who lost three sons to violent crime.
Pros
Homicides are down compared to the same time last year.
Mayor Bowser is addressing the issue of crime in the city.
Cons
Violent crime remains a significant problem in Washington, D.C.
Mayor Bowser's comments receive criticism on social media.