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.
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A unity march took place on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at the Northside neighborhood in Kalamazoo. Nearly 50 demonstrators stomped the pavement to fight gun violence.
Demonstrators started the 1.6 mile march on Woodbury Avenue.
“I need my grandchildren to grow up, I don’t need to worry about a bullet just hitting one of them,” said a woman in the crowd.
The community is concerned about street violence and taking steps to end it.
“I think this is one little way, in which I can do my part,” said Kalamazoo resident Richard Phillips.
“We’re here to bring the community together, let them know that there is love and there is compassion for all demographics,” said Michael Willis, another resident of Kalamazoo.
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One Y-bar co-owner will face charges of serving drinks to underage individuals following the completion of a Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety investigation of drink tampering allegations at the bar,