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City honors parks staff who aided shooting victims at Linwood Crump Shiloh Center and directs short-term security plan
Summary
Council publicly recognized parks & recreation employees who rendered aid after a July 21 shooting at the Linwood Crump Shiloh Center; city manager said staff are developing a security proposal to bring to council within two weeks for improved safety at recreation sites.
Asheville City Council acknowledged the heroism of parks and recreation staff who responded to a July 21 shooting at the Linwood Crump Shiloh Center, and city officials said a short‑term security proposal will return to council within two weeks.
Recognition and facts presented: City staff described how employees — including Eddie Gardner and Kristen King — ran toward injured victims and performed CPR,…
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