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Evansville commission updates gun-violence resolution, seeks police clarification
Summary
The Evansville Commission on Social Status of African American Males updated a gun-violence resolution to add two health-statistic clauses and is seeking clarification from Police Chief Smith about language referencing "shots fired" before voting next month.
The Evansville Commission on Social Status of African American Males said it has revised a planned gun-violence resolution and will seek clarification from the police chief before finalizing the text.
An unidentified presenter to the commission said the draft now includes two added clauses: that "gun violence is a leading cause of death for black males under the age 55" and that it is the "second leading cause of death for Hispanic males under the age of 35." The presenter also listed root causes the resolution identifies, including income inequality, poverty, underfunded housing and public services, lack of opportunity and "easy access to firearms by high risk people." The presenter said they had tried to reach Police Chief Smith to clarify a clause referencing "shots fired" and hoped the item would pass at the commission's next meeting.
Commission members discussed prevention measures and firearm storage after the presenter mentioned a recent incident in which an officer's vehicle was reportedly broken into and a service weapon taken. One member urged secure storage practices, noting some incidents involve children or family members accessing unsecured firearms.
No formal vote on the resolution was recorded during the Oct. 24 meeting; the presenter indicated the commission expects to consider the revised resolution next month after clarifying language with the police department.
