Ideastream Public Media is bringing you stories about the surge in gun violence plaguing many Northeast Ohio neighborhoods. Gun violence is not new, but mass shootings and community violence have reached a fever pitch — destroying lives and tearing some communities apart. We're talking with residents, activists, victims and experts about prevention strategies and solutions.
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The city did not provide data to compare typical arrest numbers without federal and state assistance. But there has been a "significant increase" and "noticeable difference" in firearms seizures and arrests made compared to normal operations, according to city spokesperson Tyler Sinclair. -
The department has nearly 300 fewer officers than it's budgeted for. -
Parents whose children are out unattended past Cleveland's curfew may soon face higher penalties, including fine hikes and potential jail time. -
Homicides and motor vehicle thefts are up dramatically compared to a year ago. -
Cleveland’s first-ever outdoor youth basketball league is in the midst of its second season. Organizers and participants say it has prevented violence in what was once a hotspot on the city’s West Side. -
University Hospitals' Antifragility Initiative is a pediatric violence intervention program that helps youth recover from the trauma of gun violence. -
A suspect opened fire at a group of people around 2:30 a.m. Sunday in the Warehouse District and fled the scene, according to police. The nine victims, seven males and two females, appeared to have non-life-threatening wounds, police said. -
Public health officials and experts met Wednesday to discuss how to prevent gun violence and racism's effect on mental health at Akron's health equity summit.
