Las Cruces Police Chief Jeremy Story calls for urgent action to address rising juvenile crime following a mass shooting at Young Park that claimed the lives of three teenagers. The shooting, which reportedly stemmed from a dispute between two groups with a history of conflict, has resulted in the arrest of four suspects, including three juveniles with previous offenses, all facing multiple murder charges.
During a recent press conference, Story highlighted the alarming prevalence of juvenile crime and criticized the lack of legislative progress in addressing this critical issue. With evidence suggesting the suspects were involved in previous violent incidents and potential gun sales via social media, the chief stresses the need for community collaboration to find effective solutions for accountability and prevention in youth violence.
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