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Florence mayor, council and police urge community action after shooting; police announce arrest warrant and technology use
Summary
Florence City officials held a press conference calling for community involvement to curb gun violence after a near-fatal shooting. Police announced a warrant for a suspect and described recent arrests tied to Flock cameras and a regional task force; officials outlined community partnerships, a summer camp and victim-protection steps.
Mayor (name not specified) and Florence City Council members held a press conference Oct. 26 to address a recent shooting and appeal for community help to reduce gun violence.
The mayor opened the event by calling for community involvement and urging local leaders, club owners and faith leaders to intervene with young people at risk. "We are with you. We are you," the mayor said, adding that "too many of us are picking up guns before picking up wisdom or a vision for our future." The mayor said the city will pursue partnerships with churches, neighborhood groups and other local institutions and announced plans for a summer camp and incentives for police to improve officer retention.
Florence City Police Chief Heidler provided an operational update on a shooting in the 100 block of East Rough Orchard Street, saying investigators have secured a warrant for Floyd Anthony Dingle,…
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