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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Increased violent crime rates in Grand Rapids captured the attention of more than two dozen people who attended a community meeting Tuesday evening.
“I don’t want my children to feel unsafe in the city that we call home,” City Commissioner Senita Lenear said at the gathering at the Grand Rapids Public Schools administration building.
The Grand Rapids Police Department says that from Jan. 1. to June 23, the number of non-injury shootings has spiked by 49% compared to the same period last year. Gun-involved robberies also increased by 38% — there were 29 such incidents in the first half of 2018 compared to 40 incidents this year.
“The numbers are certainly concerning,” Interim Chief David Kiddle told 24 Hour News 8 before the meeting. “Enough is enough. It’s time to stand up and for the community to stand up and say this is not acceptable in our community.”
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