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Very depressing to think about : Central Ohio father concerned about rise in violence
Desmon Martin, a father of two, says he is worried about the kind of future his kids will face as violence in Columbus continues to rise. Author: Richard Solomon (WBNS) Updated: 6:45 AM EDT July 14, 2021
COLUMBUS, Ohio The amount of violence is not only seen in Columbus but nationwide.
A study of 24 major cities shows there is a 24% increase in homicides in the first quarter of 2021 compared to the same time period last year.
Currently, Columbus is on pace to set another new high for homicides in a year. It has Desmon Martin, a father of two young girls, worried.
Nationwide ammo shortage impacting local law enforcement, forces change
Like many things during the pandemic, there was a mad rush to stock up on ammunition. Now the lack of ammo is creating issues for central Ohio law enforcement. Author: Andrew Kinsey Updated: 10:34 PM EDT July 5, 2021
Ammunition has been in short supply nationwide for more than a year now.
Like other products during the pandemic, there was a mad rush to stock up, which impacted supply not only for gun owners – but also local law enforcement, who need the ammo for training.
“It’s important to communicate with the officers and to trust them,” said Ted Welch, President of the Edgewood Civic Organization.