KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — There is good news about crime and gun violence in the City of Kalamazoo, especially crimes being committed by teens. Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety’s Deputy Chief Dave Boysen told City Commissioners on Monday, November 21 that despite a gun related murder earlier this month, homicides are down 38% so far this year.
He credits efforts by his department to target juvenile offenders most likely to commit those crimes for the improvements; programs that were suspended during the pandemic.
And Boysen expects the trend to continue.
Something city officials say to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.
(Reporting by: John McNeill)
