Politics & Government
Vice Mayor Calls for Council Hearing on Gun Violence
Vice Mayor David Briley asked the police chief and public-health director to talk to the council after the recent uptick in shootings.
NASHVILLE, TN — After two downtown armed robberies, an apparent road-rage shooting in north Nashville and a bizarre car wreck with a shot driver, the vice-mayor is asking other city leaders to discuss gun violence with the Metro Council.
Vice-Mayor David Briley sent a letter to Metro Chief of Police Steve Anderson and Metro Health Department Director Dr. William Paul asking the pair to present information on if there was a possible increase in gun violence in the past 24 to 36 months, trends in the type of gun violence, plans to combat gun violence and the resources needed to control the problem.
In an interview with WTVF, Briley noted that the council is limited by state law on addressing guns directly through legislation, but there may be room for creative thinking.
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“Hopefully, we can come up with some good ideas about innovative approaches that will keep guns out of the hands of people who will make mistakes and be violent,” he told the station.
The hearing is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. October 18 in the council chambers.
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