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Edmonton: Shooting incidents in 2023 increased by 34 percent over 2022
BY The Connect News, Jan 18, 2024 4:28 PM - REPORT AN ERROR
The police said in a media release on Wednesday that 165 shooting incidents took place in 2022, compared to 221 last year
Shooting incidents in Edmonton are up 34 percent in 2023 from 2022. The police said in a media release on Wednesday that 165 shooting incidents took place in 2022, compared to 221 last year.
They seized 892 pistols last year. However, if only the month of December is compared in both the years, such incidents occurred less in 2023. Sometimes innocent bystanders become targets during the firing.
According to the police, 17 incidents of firing took place in December 2023, meaning firing took place the next day except for one day. Meanwhile, people standing nearby were injured in 13 incidents. 12 incidents were on target and 10 people were injured. .22 caliber rifles and 9 mm handguns were used more in shootings last year.
Apart from this, many shooters did not even have license for them. Staff Sergeant said that they are trying their best to prevent such incidents in 2024.
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