Laurel community group seeks to reduce violent crime, instill town pride

Laurel community group seeks to reduce violent crime, instill town pride

Why Should Delaware Care?The rural Sussex County town of Laurel has a disproportionately high violent crime rate. In contrast to Wilmington, gun violence in small towns like Laurel is often forgotten in the statewide conversation. With new statewide grant funding, Laurel community organizers hope they will be able to grow their resources to fight gun violence in their town.  A group of residents in Laurel – a town deep in Sussex County’s farm co…