Montgomery's mayor and police chief held a press conference Tuesday about public safety efforts in the city after the shooting death of a 17-year-old boy over the weekend, and a separate shooting that left a young child injured nearly one week ago.
Graboys said in 2024, 1,866 illegal firearms were taken off the streets. He said among those, 41 weapons with machine gun conversion devices, orThe chief noted that in 2024, homicides were down 19% and non-fatal shootings were down 13% from the previous year, but said more can be done.
“There’s no legitimate reason for anyone to have these conversion devices. They serve no lawful purpose. They only make firearms more lethal and our communities more vulnerable,” he said.Reed called on state lawmakers to prioritize gun reform, crime, and public safety legislation as they return Tuesday to Montgomery for the 2025 legislative session.
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