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Statement from Councilmember Matt Frumin Regarding Today’s Shootings in Ward 3

Around 7:10 am today, our community experienced a deeply disturbing and tragic event. A suspect shot and killed an adult woman near the 3600 Block of Wisconsin Ave and then fled on a Metrobus. Metropolitan Police Department officers subsequently intercepted the bus near Wisconsin Avenue and Upton Street, NW. While officers were evacuating passengers, the suspect pulled a firearm from a bag, aiming the weapon at the officers. They shot the suspect, who was later pronounced dead on the scene. No officers or bystanders were injured in the incident.   My staff and I have been on the scene, and I remain in close communication with the MPD 2nd District, as well as our partners at the Metro Transit Police, as they investigate the shooting.  My heart goes out to the victim and her loved ones during this unimaginably difficult time, as well as to the innocent bystanders, who were caught in the midst of this terrifying situation. I am grateful to the Metropolitan Police Department for their quick action; the responding officers acted with heroism and averted what could have been an even more tragic incident.   Indications are that the victim and suspect were known to each other and had a prior domestic relationship. The impacts of gun violence and…

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Statement on Ending Active Use of X

As the Ward 3 Councilmember, I am committed to being accessible to constituents and communicating with residents in ways that are clear, respectful, and safe. After careful review, I will no longer actively post or engage on X (formerly Twitter) as of February 18. This decision results from multiple factors, including concerns about the manipulation of the platform for political purposes. The final straw was the recent controversy around the management of the platform’s AI tool, Grok. Until significant active public pushback, Grok permitted the creation of non-consensual AI-generated deepfakes, particularly targeting women. Last month, the D.C. Attorney General joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general demanding that X address its AI tool’s role in enabling the creation of non-consensual deepfake images. Although the company responded to the controversy, questions remain about the adequacy of the protections adopted. Moreover, the fact that such uses were permitted in the first place only reinforces the serious reservations I have had about the platform over the last year and a half. While no online platform is without challenges, X clearly…

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Statement on Feb. 11 Shooting in Glover Park

I am heartbroken by yesterday’s devastating shooting in Glover Park, where a woman lost her life and her daughter was injured. Two young sons were also present, and one of the sons was unaccounted for before being safely located later. The father, who was the suspect, also apparently took his own life. I have been in contact with the Metropolitan Police Department and appreciate their swift and coordinated response, including their work with Prince George’s County law enforcement to safely locate the missing child. The suspect is deceased, and MPD has confirmed there is no ongoing threat to the community. I am grateful that the boys are safe with relatives, and I am hopeful for the continued recovery of the injured daughter. This tragedy is especially heartbreaking because these children have now lost their parents. My heart is with them, their loved ones, and all those impacted by this profound loss. I also want to thank MPD for their close coordination with the nearby elementary school to help ensure the safety of students and staff.…

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Statement – Council Committee Reassignments and New Member Appointment

“Following today’s Council committee reassignments, I look forward to taking on the additional oversight responsibilities for the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development and the Office of Lottery and Gaming. These agencies touch critical areas of economic growth, workforce development, and neighborhood vitality, and I look forward to working with colleagues, agencies, and residents on these issues. I will continue to serve as Chair of the Committee on Human Services, which retains the agencies assigned to it. I also want to welcome Councilmember Doni Crawford and look forward to working with her in this new role on the significant challenges and opportunities facing the District.” -Councilmember Frumin

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