A suspect shot former Trump administration official Mike Gill during a carjacking spree in Washington, DC.
The incident reflects the city’s rising crime rates, with homicides, robberies, and violent crime significantly increasing in 2023.
Gill, a former member of the D.C. Board of Elections, remains in critical condition.
“This surge in law enforcement resources will build on the Department’s efforts to target the individuals and organizations that are driving violent crime in the nation’s capital,” Attorney General Merrick Garland said.
The Department of Justice launched an initiative to address the escalating crime, indicating the potential political impact of the issue.
Former President Trump has also highlighted the need for law and order in the nation’s capital.
