Gun Violence Prevention in Maryland

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Disturbing footage shows a 9-year-old boy dodging bullets in a drive-by shooting in Fort Worth, Texas, where six people, including four children, were injured. Democratic Maryland governor Wes Moore signed a bill to establish the Center for Firearm Violence Prevention and Intervention to prevent gun violence.

Key Points

  • Disturbing drive-by shooting incident in Fort Worth, Texas
  • Establishment of the Center for Firearm Violence Prevention and Intervention in Maryland
  • Signing of the Growing Apprenticeships and the Public Safety Workforce (GAPS) Act by Governor Wes Moore

Pros

  • Establishment of the Center for Firearm Violence Prevention and Intervention to coordinate Maryland's public health approach to preventing gun violence
  • Partnership with local governments, advocates, and medical professionals to enhance gun violence intervention programs

Cons

  • Baltimore continues to face high crime rates with shootings and homicides