United States: A shooting incidence took place in Flint in the midst of the celebrations on the evening of Christmas Eve, during which two juvenile males lost their lives. The officials of the Flint Police Department reached the site as soon as the case was reported.
According to the preliminary information provided by the Flint Police Department, the suspect initiated the shooting approximately between 5 and 7 pm. The incident took place in the 1400 block of East Hamilton Avenue on the east side of the city.
The details provided by the officers revealed that the dead bodies of both boys were found at the crime scene. Both victims were found dead from the wounds caused by the gunshot, according to ABC12 News.
The identity of the boys has not been revealed yet; however, police officials have taken one person into custody while conducting an in-depth investigation. According to the information from the Flint Police Department, no criminal charges have been announced by the authorities in this case.
Investigators keep an eye on more information
The police officers who are associated with the case are looking forward to more information from the public – who witnessed the crime. The Department underlined that a person with any information can call Flint Police at 810-237-6800 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-422-JAIL.
Justice will be prevailed – Flint Police
The Flint Police Det. Sgt. – Tyrone Booth asked the general public for cooperation and underlined that the case would be solved with the assistance of people, and justice would prevail by punishing the ones who were responsible for the deaths.
While addressing the press release, he wrote, “By working together, we can help bring justice to those affected by this tragedy and prevent similar incidents in the future.”
Crime – a major concern in the US
According to the police and defense authorities of the United States, the gathering, due to Christmas, experienced a high level of crime, including shootings and murders. The increasing number of crime cases has become a critical concern for communities across the US.
It is to be noted that policymakers, law enforcement agencies, and the general public have been developing effective strategies to address the increased offenses.
According to the reports by BBC News, the United States has registered as many as 630 cases of mass shootings as of starting of December 2023. The data has been unveiled by the Gun Violence Archive – which defined the mass shooting as an incident that killed or injured four or more people.