WASHINGTON — House Republicans launched an investigation Monday into “disturbing allegations” that Washington, DC officials tampered with the District’s crime data .

“The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is investigating disturbing allegations that DC crime data is inaccurate and intentionally manipulated, potentially at the direction of Metropolitan Police Department leadership,” House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) said in a statement.

“MPD has a duty under federal and local law to accurately report crime to the public. However, in May, MPD placed Third District Commander Michael Pulliam on administrative leave following allegations that he altered crime reports,” Comer added.

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