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Residents say shooting activity from nearby parcel is disrupting Perry neighborhoods; county jurisdiction cited
Summary
Multiple Perry residents told the city council that recurring target shooting from a parcel bordering city limits — which they say includes advertised paid range use and large-caliber rifles — is causing noise, safety fears and disruption to nearby trails and homes. City staff said the parcel sits in unincorporated Dallas County and referred the matter to county planning and the sheriff.
Several Perry residents urged the City Council to act after weeks of recurring shooting and target practice they say originates on a parcel just outside the city boundary and sends projectiles toward city property and a popular bike trail.
"I went down there and I can guarantee it because you can walk out there and see him," said David Krooks, who identified himself as a Park Street resident, describing loud late-night shots that have frightened neighbors and their pets. Krooks told the council he has photographed targets and flyers advertising that people may pay to use the range and rent firearms, including "two .50-caliber rifles." He said the sound sometimes rattles windows and that the noise and…
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