Neighborhoods wrapped in crime tape have become a
sobering sight in Omaha, Nebraska, where a fatal shooting allegedly
carried out by a 12-year-old boy is the latest case being linked to
gangs.
While violent gun crime dipped over the past
decade in this Midwestern city of more than 430,000, the latest
statistics show a resurgence of gun assault incidents this year. It's
alarming enough for Omaha officials this week to pledge a stronger and
more effective response to the scourge of gang activity.
The most troublesome months of January, May and
June saw 41 gun assaults this year, up from 35 during the same three
months of last year, according to Omaha police data.
"What you're seeing is today's victim becomes tomorrow's suspect," Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer told NBC affiliate WOWT. "These outbreaks are simply gang and gun violence and retaliation. You will never arrest yourself out of this situation."
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Source: NBC News
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