Blue city's rampant violence led this former DC resident to flee the crime-ridden capital
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A former Washington, D.C. resident moved in May 2022 to escape the city's rampant violent crime, high cost of living and strict COVID-19 restrictions.
Megan Myers is an associate producer/writer with Fox News Digital Originals.
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