Expert says guns a big problem in Atlanta but not necessarily related to gangs

ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) – There’s a large concentrate on gang exercise in Atlanta because the Fulton County District Lawyer makes focusing on gangs her primary focus.

District Lawyer Fani Willis just lately stated gangs are related to a lot of the town’s crime issues.

However what function does gun violence typically have in Atlanta’s crime?

Dean Dabney, a Georgia State College Professor of Prison Justice, instructed CBS46 it has a serious affect, whereas he hasn’t seen the gang-related knowledge.

“I definitely suppose that the character of the gang violence is in flux and altering,” he stated. “I haven’t seen any knowledge that implies the numbers she’s (Willis) offered, however that doesn’t imply it’s not the case.”

Dabney continued to say he has seen the proof that exhibits gun violence and homicides are an enormous downside within the metropolis.

“There’s definitely a rise within the quantity of gun violence that exists on the streets, in and round golf equipment,” he stated. “There are some patterns that may be recognized within the incident knowledge that I’ve seen, I simply haven’t seen knowledge that immediately hyperlinks to gangs.”

And whereas there’s a goal on gang exercise particularly, some households of gun violence victims are saying they don’t need their circumstances forgotten.

Vickie Bell’s grandson, Corey Blount, was killed in northwest Atlanta in April.

“What occurred to my grandson was very mindless, and we miss him dearly,” Bell stated.

The 21-year-old was shot on Sundown Avenue after an altercation.

The household is determined for justice in Blount’s homicide and hopes this case doesn’t get misplaced within the shuffle.

“Justice can be served, however I simply want the neighborhood’s assist and the police division’s assist,” Bell stated.

Atlanta Police instructed CBS46 they don’t have any updates on the case.

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