violence Archive
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Gun Crackdown before Council
Posted on November 17, 2010 | No CommentsProposals draw racial profiling concerns To address the issue of illegal firearm use and reduce gang-related shootings in Portland, Mayor Sam Adams will bring forward a set of five proposed... -
Suspect Arrested in Benson Shooting
Posted on October 27, 2010 | 1 CommentIntended victim went to the school Portland Police officers Sunday arrested a 14-year-old boy in connection with the last week’s shooting at Benson High School. The suspect, police have reported,... -
Gang Task Force Energized
Posted on October 6, 2010 | 1 CommentAdvocates work together to end deadly cycle In the wake of the gang-related homicide of Portland teenager Andre Peyton, leaders from the African-American community along with gang outreach workers and... -
Gun Violence and Children
Posted on October 6, 2010 | 1 CommentHave We No Shame or Respect for Kids’ Lives? Marian Wright Edelman Recently, the United Nations expressed new concern about a crisis many Americans know little about: the use of...
