Published 2 years ago

Rochester Mayor Malik Evans declares gun violence state of emergency

Summary by Ground News

The emergency declaration is a response to the recently released Portland Homicide Analysis report. The report showed a sharp increase in gun violence. Mayor Ted Wheeler is expected to make an emergency declaration on Thursday during a 2:30 p.m. news conference. You can watch a live stream of that news conference right here.

0 Articles

All

Left

Center

Right

The Epoch Times

2 NY Officers Shot, 1 Killed; Rochester Mayor Declares 'Gun Violence Emergency'

A police officer in Rochester, New York, was shot and killed on Thursday, while another was wounded, in a shooting that happened in the northeastern part of the city, authorities said. Both officers were hospitalized, but one of them later died, police confirmed. A third person was also wounded in the incident. Her condition and the circumstances of the shooting weren’t immediately clear. In a July 22 press briefing, Rochester Police Department …

2 years ago·New York, United States

Read Full Article

The Oregonian

Portland’s mayor declares state of emergency due to historic levels of gun violence

The mayor is tapping Portland’s former fire chief Mike Myers to serve as incident commander of the city’s emergency efforts to intervene in the lives of those responsible for shootings plaguing the city and those at risk of becoming victims.

2 years ago·Portland, United States

Read Full Article

Spectrum Local News

Rochester Mayor Malik Evans declares gun violence state of emergency

It follows a recent string of violence.

2 years ago·United States

Read Full Article

Syracuse NY

2 Rochester police officers shot, 1 dead; mayor declares state of emergency

Rochester police said the officers were patrolling when at least one male approached them and opened fire.

2 years ago·Syracuse, United States

Read Full Article

Hot Air

Mayor Wheeler declares state of emergency over increased gun violence

"The listed goal of the plan is to reduce shootings and gun killings by at least 10%..."

2 years ago·Arlington, United States

Read Full Article

KOIN 6

Wheeler to announce new emergency declaration amid continued gun violence

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- As shootings and homicides continue to skyrocket across the city, Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler is set to announce a new emergency declaration in an effort to combat the rising crime.According to his office, Wheeler will host a press conference on Thursday in response to the recently released Portland Homicide Problem Analysis report. Joined by representatives from the Portland Police Bureau, the Community Safety Division a…

2 years ago·Portland, United States

Read Full Article

Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/year

Ground News Article Assistant

Not enough coverage to generate an Article Assistant.