gun violence
Rochester teen was charged in connection to a mass shooting over the summer at MLK Park. Reports say the 16-year-old was originally arrested back in July for possession of a loaded Glock handgun, during a further investigation RPD was able to find that gun was the same one used at the MLK Park shooting. Teen […]
This weekend the city announced there will be an age restriction to be in the East ave East End area for people to be 21 and older due to recent incidents involving gun fire during the nightlight hours. RPD says the age restriction decision falls in line with state’s Gun Violence Emergency RPD said more […]
Governor Kathy Hochul delivered a public safety update in Rochester, focusing on efforts to combat crime in the city. While she highlighted significant progress in reducing crime in 2024—including a 40% drop in shootings and a 58% decrease in car thefts—recent violent incidents have raised concerns. Hochul referenced a series of tragedies, including a homicide […]
When the Surgeon General declares gun violence a public health crisis, it signifies a major shift in national approach, emphasizing the issue’s impact on public health. This declaration can mobilize government agencies, healthcare providers, and communities to prioritize and address gun violence more vigorously. Here’s what such a declaration entails: Awareness and Mobilization: It raises […]
Quavo is looking to give back to his local Atlanta community through The Rocket Foundation. Huncho announced the launch of the Spark Grants initiative on Wednesday (March 20), which will award 10 different organizations with $10,000 to help minimize gun violence and spread awareness around the ATL. The grants will be handed out to recipients on June 18, […]
A convenience store located in downtown Rochester on St Paul street was forced to close by the city of Rochester. Reports say the store was closed because the City and RPD believes it’s a big contributor to the problems in that area next to the RTS bus terminal. 2 men were shot in that same […]
The ROC Against Gun Violence Coalition seeks to end gun violence in Rochester by bringing attention to the causes and effects of gun violence and promoting quality of life in Rochester’s neighborhoods. The Coalition is made up of community partners and stakeholders who are already working to end gun violence using three unified tools: to […]
In a big move New York State Attorney General Letitia James secures the court order to ban 10 national gun distributors from selling and shipping components of ghost guns into New York State. The ban is effective immediately. Attorney General James said ghost guns and easy to assemble gun kits have caused violence and devastation […]
The Non-profit organization Uvalde Foundation For Kids is looking into the shooting at Franklin High School in early January. The Uvalde Foundation For Kids said they received requests from parents and students that fear going back to school because of the shooting and near tragedy at Franklin. The organization will be providing training resources and […]
The City of Rochester will continue to be under a State of Emergency due to the violence that continues to impact the community. Mayor Malik Evans renewed the State of Emergency over gun violence. The comes after the attempted murder of a 16 year-old at Franklin High School on January 5th. Officers from the Rochester […]
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