Visit https://mattfruminward3.com/resources/ for a compilation of District resources that Ward 3 residents can utilize.
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Shortly after 11:00 a.m. today, there was an officer-involved shooting in the 5100 block of Sherrier Place NW. One individual, a civilian who was the subject in this incident, is deceased. At this time, details remain limited, and the investigation is ongoing. I have been in direct contact with Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) leadership regarding this incident and will continue to stay closely engaged as more information becomes available. MPD reports that officers were responding to a call regarding a domestic incident. At the scene, a subject was wielding two knives and behaving erratically. According to MPD, the officers attempted multiple de-escalation strategies, including using a taser. Officer commands to drop the knives were ignored, and the officers discharged their weapons after the subject charged at the officers with the knives. Any loss of life is a tragedy, and my thoughts are with the family and loved ones close to this incident. I also want to express my continued support to our law enforcement officers, who put themselves at risk each day in service to…
READ MORECouncilmember Frumin knows residents have a lot of questions and concerns given recent events in our city. Below are organizations and resources that can offer legal assistance and services for youth and families, migrants, and unhoused individuals. Our office will continue to share additional resources and guidance through this page. To request legal assistance regarding criminal matters DC Public Defender Service: (202) 628-1200 DC chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU-DC), go to acludc.org/intake, email intake@acludc.org, or leave a message at 202-601-4269. To request legal assistance for other matters, including immigration Directory of free legal services: https://www.lawhelp.org/dc/find-legal-help List of immigration legal services: https://www.washlaw.org/what-we-do/immigration-justice/immigration-enforcement-resources/ To file a complaint with the D.C. Office of Police Complaints (OPC) Call (866) 588-0569 or Access the online form here: https://policecomplaints.dc.gov/page/office-police-complaints-online-complaint-form. The complaint is due to OPC within 90 days of the incident. For unhoused neighbors Shelter hotline to assist unhoused neighbors: 202-399-7093 Outreach/service providers: Miriam’s Kitchen: 202-452-8926 Pathways to Housing: 202-529-2972 Community Connections: 202-546-1512 Veterans Affairs Office (coordinator for unhoused veterans): 202-745-3012 For youth and families Youth hotline for residents aged 18 to 24: 202-547-7777 Virginia…
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Last night, US Attorney General Pam Bondi issued an order purporting to give the Drug Enforcement Administrator the powers and duties of the DC Chief of Police and suspending specific MPD General Orders. The Home Rule Act clearly vests local executive power in the mayor. Section 740 grants the president limited authority to direct the mayor to provide the services of MPD in special emergency circumstances. It does not give the president nor his administration the power to remove or replace the Chief of Police. Attorney General Bondi’s order is clear overreach and an attempt to subvert our local democratic government. Today, DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb filed suit challenging the federal government’s attempt to take over MPD. I fully support this action and stand with the mayor, DC Attorney General, and my fellow councilmembers to defend Home Rule and the rights of 700,000 District residents.
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