Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman talks about efforts to address gun violence in the city.
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Quarter of Milwaukee County homicides since 2023 occurred in two ZIP codes
A total of 81 homicides occurred in 53206 or 53209 since the beginning of 2023. That’s 26% of the total in Milwaukee County.
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Gun violence takes deadly toll on Milwaukee County youths
Forty children under the age of 18 have been victims of homicides in Milwaukee County since 2023.
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Our children are dying. We need your solutions.
Since 2023, 40 children under the age of 17 have been victims of homicide in Milwaukee County, according to data from the Medical Examiner’s Office.
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Community weighs in how to decrease youth violence
Citing a number of violent incidents involving youths, Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman issued a strong statement asking the community, especially parents, to help his department.
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Inside the NNS Newsroom: Edgar Mendez starts new role as gun violence solutions reporter
I’ve been reporting for NNS since the news service launched in 2010, covering everything from the opioid epidemic to unequal law enforcement. Now I’m focused on gun violence solutions, perhaps my biggest challenge yet.
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Leaders seek solutions after outbreak of gun violence on South Side
Fourteen individuals were shot on the South Side over a recent weekend. The surge of violence has left many residents fearful and community leaders pondering what can be done to stop the shootings.
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‘Living in the shadows of the system’: Rise in deaths of homeless people highlight gaps in services
There has been a significant increase in deaths over the past several years among people who don’t have a regular place to live but fail to meet the standard definition of homelessness.
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Do you know a child who has lead poisoning? Help us by telling your story
Children and pregnant women are most at risk of long-term damage from lead exposure, and there is no safe level of lead.