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Seattle’s Gun Violence Crisis Demands Action | Seattle News
Seattle’s grappling with a deadly spike in gun violence, including three shootings in four days—one at a major public event that killed three, including a toddler. Councilmember Maritza Rivera, who witnessed gunfire near the mayor, is pushing for urgent, concrete action—not just prayers. She’s calling for a $417K partnership with the National Network for Safe Communities to deploy a proven, evidence-based “focused deterrence” strategy that targets root causes and offers support to at-risk individuals. While Mayor Wilson supports broader solutions and is reviewing programs, she hasn’t endorsed…
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