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Kalamazoo police say arrests and gun-amnesty program reduced youth shootings after July 4 weekend
Summary
Kalamazoo Public Safety reported arrests of 10 young suspects and the seizure of 10 firearms after a spike in shootings following July 4; officials also described a gun-amnesty program that has removed more weapons from youth.
Kalamazoo Public Safety reported that an enforcement and outreach operation after a spate of July 4 shootings led to 10 arrests and the seizure of 10 firearms, and officials said youth shootings have declined since the response.
Chief Dave Boysen told the City Commission on July 21 that investigators and outreach staff identified a small group of youths driving much of the recent violence and ‘‘were able to make 10 arrests, seize 10 firearms.’’ He said many of those arrested were ages 15 to 19 and that the department worked with the Kalamazoo County Prosecutor’s Office to obtain high cash…
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