COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Columbus city and safety leaders are increasing efforts to try and keep guns out of the hands of children after an increase in accidental shootings involving kids, calling those incidents preventable tragedies. “I know what the damage can be when a child has been shot. I have taken care of them. […]
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Southfield police chief discusses Gun Violence Awareness Day
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SOUTHFIELD The city of Southfield has joined the rest of the United States in declaring June 4 National Gun Violence Awareness Day.
In a May 24 City Council meeting, Southfield Mayor Ken Siver presented a proclamation that stated the day was to be observed by wearing orange to promote awareness and education on gun violence in America.
“This is something that we have done for a number of years along with other anti-gun-violence activities,” Siver said. “We’re not taking an anti-gun stance, but we just want people to remain safe, secure their weapons and think carefully before they use them, especially when we’re talking about people who are innocent victims because someone is reckless with firing a weapon.”