KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - There have been two shooting deaths in the past two days in Kalamazoo, and Mayor David Anderson says it's time the city t.
Kalamazoo City Leaders, KDPS Deputy Chief Boysen discuss spike in gun violence By Will Kriss
Aug 3, 2021 | 6:17 PM
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) â The City of Kalamazoo is experiencing a spike in gun violence, and concern among residents is growing.
During a virtual Commission meeting Monday night, several people called during the public comment period, asking the city to do more.
Residents said that the gun violence is one of the most urgent issues that the city is facing, with some suggesting the allocation of more funding to help curb these instances.
KDPS Deputy Chief Dave Boysen says much of the violence is being conducted by juveniles, who donât stay off the streets long even when they do make arrests.
Kalamazoo community members, city leaders reflect on Chauvin s guilty verdict
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Kalamazoo community members and city officials gathered outside of the Kalamazoo County Courthouse following the guilty verdicts in the murder trial of ex-police officer Derek Chauvin.
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KALAMAZOO, Mich. â Kalamazoo community members and city officials gathered outside of the Kalamazoo County Courthouse following the guilty verdicts in the murder trial of ex-police officer Derek Chauvin.
The group of activists started gathering around 6 p.m. on Tuesday along with the Kalamazoo Mayor, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Police Chief, Assistant Police Chief and two city commissioners.