Flint Councilwoman Tonya Burns is taking to social media to combat a sharp rise in gun violence within the city’s 6th Ward, following a recent shooting incident on Berkley and Donaldson Street. Highlighting alarming statistics, she points out that ten children were shot last year, some fatally, and warns against the threats of retaliatory gang violence that plague the community.
In her call to action, Burns emphasizes the need for community involvement and enhanced collaboration with law enforcement, including the Flint Police and Michigan State Police. She underlines that the city has introduced job incentives to bolster recruitment efforts for the police department, stressing the importance of community policing in tackling this “epidemic” of violence. “We can no longer stand idly by,” she asserts, urging residents to get involved and help combat the issue.
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