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Thursday, August 14, 2014

Governor Markell Announces Gun Investigations Unit at State Police

Fulfills State of the State proposal to address illegal gun sales

Wilmington, DE – Joined by leaders from the City of Wilmington, New Castle County, various law enforcement bodies, and anti-violence community groups at a news conference in Freedom Plaza, Governor Markell today announced the formation of a new Gun Investigation Unit at the Delaware State Police to focus on better prevention of and ensuring punishment for illegal gun sales.


This guns task force, originally proposed in Markell’s State of the State address and funded by $265,000 in fiscal year 2015 budget, is a partnership between the state, New Castle County, and the City of Wilmington to address gun violence throughout the state and specifically the wave of shootings that has claimed a record number of lives in Wilmington this year. Markell emphasized the unit is an important part, but only one part, of what must be a comprehensive effort to reduce gun crimes.

“Far too often, gun violence is committed by shooters prohibited from owning guns, so it’s critical that we more effectively trace the sources of these weapons and punish those involved in illegal sales,”


4 comments:

Loius Hernedez-Lopez said...

We bought ours from Attorney General Eric Holder during the fast and furious stuff...so No Comprende

Anonymous said...

Instead of constantly punishing honest sportspeople and hunters, severely punish those who break the many existing gun laws. Whatever happened to Project Exile? Instant action against those breaking existing gun laws. Another commission and more laws are both un-needed.

Anonymous said...

whatever happened to shall not be infringed? gave it up to feel safe? how safe do you feel now?

Anonymous said...

Another scam to find out who owns guns so they can confiscate them.