The 21 Days of Peace initiative is a response to recent gun violence in the Twin Cities. Author: Charmaine Nero (KARE 11) Published: 10:17 PM CDT July 11, 2021 Updated: 4:56 AM CDT July 12, 2021
BROOKLYN PARK, Minn.
Driving through the intersection of 63rd and Zane in Brooklyn Park, you ll spot Dan Drury approaching people as they stop by stores located in the shopping plaza. More than one person has come over and said, Hey, thanks for being out here, said Drury.
It s a part of initiative helping to curb recent violence, by bringing together the faith community, law enforcement and neighbors. It s a way to bring more unity into the community so everyone like yourself and your family feel safe, said Drury, to one shopper.
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Minneapolis Police say they’re pursuing strong leads in connection with a north Minneapolis shooting that’s left two people, including a 3-year-old boy, in the hospital.
The barrage of gunfire was captured on a Ring camera video. It sounded like we were going to war,” says community activist Lisa Clemons. “Which is why we’re living in the wild, wild west that’s being called Minneapolis.”
A close-up view of the video appears to show two shooters, followed by several people screaming in fear.
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Police say the bullets hit the toddler and a man in his 30s.
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Recently released records from the Minneapolis Police Department compare violent crime statistics between the first six months of 2021 and 2020.
From Jan. 1 through June 21, there were 41 homicides, an increase of 64% compared to the same time period in 2020. Robberies were up 30% and aggravated assaults were also up by nearly 10%.
The 11,778 ShotSpotter activations over that period represent a 73% increase, and the number of gunshot wound victims stands at 288 a 39% increase.
Former north side Minneapolis City Council Member, Don Samuels, told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS he is not entirely surprised by the numbers because “we live those numbers every day and hear those gunshots every day and usually find out someone was killed.”
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