Neighborhood watch, youth programs reinforced as Gulfport works to prevent more crime
Neighborhood watch, youth programs reinforced as Gulfport works to prevent more crime By Tristan Ruppert | April 29, 2021 at 7:07 AM CDT - Updated April 29 at 7:07 AM
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Concern is climbing in Gulfport as the after effects of violent crime and gunshots ripple through the community. City leaders and concerned citizens have been putting their heads together to do everything they can think of to stop the violence.
Following this week’s Stop the Violence Summit, steps are being taken to help the community heal and, hopefully, help prevent more violent acts from occurring.
With multiple shootings in Gulfport over the last few days, all involving teens and young adults, residents and city leaders are coming together to discuss the spike in crime.