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Commission hears gun-violence figures: 65 ‘shots-fired’ incidents in June, 31 in July (so far); community responses discussed
Summary
The commission reviewed recent gun-violence data, including 65 shots-fired incidents in June and 31 in July (with 16 and 5 case numbers generated respectively), discussed two recent attempted robberies and described community policing and restorative-justice resources.
A commission speaker reported monthly tallies of gun-related incidents and led a discussion about community response and prevention efforts.
The speaker said the month of June recorded 65 “shots-fired” runs, which generated 16 case numbers, and that July had 31 shots-fired runs to date with five case numbers generated. The speaker also said two attempted robberies occurred within the prior three days; one incident involved gunfire at 1902 Garvin and the other at Johnson Howard, and both remained under active investigation.
Commission members asked about arrest rates and racial breakdowns for recent incidents; the reporting speaker said they had not compiled that level of detailed data but would provide numbers to commissioners before the week ended. Commissioners discussed whether businesses, schools or other public facilities were locked down after the recent incidents; the reporting speaker said no lockdowns occurred because the suspect had already fled and police had sufficient information to avoid a lockdown.
Participants described existing community-policing and prevention structures: the speaker said the city has Crime Prevention Officers (CPOs) assigned by zone who attend neighborhood association meetings monthly, provide property-specific run reports, address abandoned vehicles and conduct repeat-run patrols. Commissioners noted sheriff’s “zone” efforts and partnerships such as Coffee with a Cop and movie nights in parks as outreach activities.
A speaker also cited national economic figures on firearm commerce and costs of gun violence in the United States (the transcript reference: gun-industry revenue of $9 billion and estimated annual costs of $557 billion in medical and other expenses); commissioners used those figures in a broader discussion of economic impact. Restorative-justice literature was mentioned as a resource; commissioners said they have a limited number of restorative-justice books available and suggested exploring community-leader involvement to reduce recidivism.
No formal action or vote was taken; the commission requested follow-up data on arrests and demographics and noted partnerships and community outreach that continue to operate citywide.
