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Wilmington council withdraws police rifle funding after public outcry over recent shooting
Summary
The council pulled a consent item to fund a transition from shotguns to rifles for the Wilmington Police Department after public commenters and several council members said the request was poorly timed amid an active investigation into a police-involved shooting. Public commenter Joel Barrio urged the council to delay any purchase until more information is released.
The Wilmington City Council withdrew a consent agenda item that would have authorized city funding for the Wilmington Police Department to transition from shotguns to rifles, following public concern and council discussion.
Mayor Bill Saffo pulled the item (C4) from the consent agenda at the start of the meeting. Public commenter Joel Barrio told the council the $250,000 request to…
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