Related Federal Cases
- Operation LeGend: 217 Federal Arrests in Violent Crime Sweep · Washington
- Tennessee Crime Wave of 1938: Violent Crime Soars · Tennessee
- Tennessee Crime Wave 1977: Violent Crime Soars · Tennessee
- Tennessee 1987: Violent Crime on the Rise · Tennessee
- Tennessee Crime Statistics 1999: A Year of Rising Violent Crime · Tennessee
Gun Violence Has Many Causes, Needs Many Solutions
U.S. Attorney Kevin G. Ritz recently traveled to Dyer County in West Tennessee to host roundtable discussions with law enforcement, local prosecutors, and community stakeholders. The goal was to address issues and concerns related to violent crime, and to learn more about the U.S. Attorney’s priorities.
During a morning interview with WTRO-101.7 FM host Bill Taylor, U.S. Attorney Ritz emphasized the need for a multi-faceted approach to tackling gun violence. ‘Gun violence has many causes, and it needs to have many solutions,’ he said. ‘Federal prosecutors are part of the solution. With federal firearms laws, we have some aggressive tools. But we need everybody working together. We need prevention and intervention from community groups, faith leaders, and schools.’
Later that morning, U.S. Attorney Ritz met with District Attorney Danny Goodman and local law enforcement leaders to discuss trends in violent crime, partner successes, and emerging concerns.
State Gazette reporter Dr. William Honeycutt interviewed U.S. Attorney Ritz and Assistant U.S. Attorney Hillary Parham just before lunch about crime and drug trends in Dyer County, Department priorities, and examples of sound collaboration between federal and local law enforcement.
Thursday afternoon, U.S. Attorney Ritz was the keynote speaker at the Rotary Club in Dyersburg.
The district-wide visit concluded late Thursday afternoon, when U.S. Attorney Ritz facilitated a roundtable discussion with the Dyer Baptist Association at Hillcrest Baptist Church.
Photos from the events can be found below.
U.S. Attorney Ritz will continue to schedule roundtable discussions with stakeholders throughout the Western District of Tennessee.
Key Facts
- State: Tennessee
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
ðŸâ€Â’ Get the grimiest stories delivered weekly. Subscribe free →
