/tags/gun-violence Gun Violence en-US Copyright Mon, 03 Mar 2025 10:15:00 GMT /2025-03-03/keep-ya-head-up-honest-conversations-about-gun-violence-in-ohio The gun homicide rate in Cuyahoga County is more than twice the state average. A new season of the podcast “Living for We” explores solutions to the epidemic. Mon, 03 Mar 2025 10:15:00 GMT /2025-03-03/keep-ya-head-up-honest-conversations-about-gun-violence-in-ohio Erin Gottsacker /politics-government/2024-07-19/a-dozen-ohio-mayors-ask-gov-mike-dewine-to-take-action-on-gun-violence The Ohio Mayors Alliance, including Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther, are asking Gov. Mike DeWine to take actions they say will reduce gun violence. Fri, 19 Jul 2024 20:29:09 GMT /politics-government/2024-07-19/a-dozen-ohio-mayors-ask-gov-mike-dewine-to-take-action-on-gun-violence Renee Fox /2024-06-07/new-recording-helps-bring-healing-after-gun-violence On July 4, 2022, a shooter opened fire at an Independence Day parade in Highland Park, Ill., killing seven and injuring 48 others. The incident inspired community leader Joanne Bernstein to commission Chicago-based composer Stacy Garrop to write a piece of music that could bring solace to the community. Fri, 07 Jun 2024 09:38:00 GMT /2024-06-07/new-recording-helps-bring-healing-after-gun-violence Jennifer Hambrick /2024-03-27/ohio-faith-leaders-go-beyond-the-pulpit-to-fight-gun-violence Faith leaders across Ohio are making gun violence prevention a vital part of their ministry. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 12:26:19 GMT /2024-03-27/ohio-faith-leaders-go-beyond-the-pulpit-to-fight-gun-violence Kendall Crawford /news/2024-02-16/east-columbus-club-where-fatal-shooting-occurred-shut-down The Columbus City Attorney’s office said police have been called to Luxxe Lounge almost a dozen times since January 2023 on multiple incidents, including fights and shootings. Fri, 16 Feb 2024 15:26:14 GMT /news/2024-02-16/east-columbus-club-where-fatal-shooting-occurred-shut-down Allie Vugrincic /news/2024-01-11/columbus-police-to-focus-on-reducing-youth-crime-rates-after-2023-spike The numbers of people ages 21 and under who were suspected of felonious assault jumped 33% from 2022 to almost 550 people. The number of victims under the age of 21 also saw an increase. Thu, 11 Jan 2024 21:47:04 GMT /news/2024-01-11/columbus-police-to-focus-on-reducing-youth-crime-rates-after-2023-spike George Shillcock /news/2024-01-03/study-finds-gun-crimes-decreased-in-ohio-cities-during-first-year-of-permitless-carry-law Data shows Columbus' rate of gun violence decreased but largely remained steady, while Parma's rate decreased significantly. Cincinnati and Dayton only increased moderately by 5 to 6%. Wed, 03 Jan 2024 21:15:06 GMT /news/2024-01-03/study-finds-gun-crimes-decreased-in-ohio-cities-during-first-year-of-permitless-carry-law George Shillcock /news/2023-09-19/central-ohio-gun-crime-hub-to-improve-evidence-collection-and-ability-to-track-firearms Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther and several law enforcement agencies announced the new Central Ohio Gun Intelligence Center. Law enforcement can use the center's technology to trace guns used in crimes in an effort to curb gun violence. Tue, 19 Sep 2023 20:53:46 GMT /news/2023-09-19/central-ohio-gun-crime-hub-to-improve-evidence-collection-and-ability-to-track-firearms George Shillcock /politics-government/2023-07-27/columbus-state-democrats-call-on-gop-to-take-action-to-prevent-gun-violence Columbus city leaders and Democratic state lawmakers held a news conference at the Ohio Statehouse Thursday, calling on Republican colleagues to "get on the right side of history" when it comes to meaningful reforms to prevent gun violence. Thu, 27 Jul 2023 20:27:33 GMT /politics-government/2023-07-27/columbus-state-democrats-call-on-gop-to-take-action-to-prevent-gun-violence Matthew Rand /politics-government/2023-07-10/columbus-city-council-announces-new-free-gun-lock-lock-box-program Gun locks and lock boxes are available free of charge at all Columbus fire stations starting Monday as part of the new “Love Our Children, Lock Your Guns” initiative. Mon, 10 Jul 2023 20:03:42 GMT /politics-government/2023-07-10/columbus-city-council-announces-new-free-gun-lock-lock-box-program Katie Geniusz