Charlottesville Takes Aim at Gun Violence | Charlottesville News

Charlottesville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 17, 2026 · 1m

Charlottesville is launching a bold new fight against gun violence with a summit bringing together experts and community leaders to tackle the rising threat of untraceable ghost guns. Focused on real, actionable solutions, the city is expanding hospital-based violence intervention programs to catch people after violence and steer them toward healing and prevention. Mothers and advocates like Sylvia Bennett-Stone and Brittany Nash are driving change with firsthand experience, pushing for data-driven strategies that unite law enforcement, healthcare, and the community. This is about breaking…