A series of violent incidents across the city is affecting residents and businesses while renewing debate over declining arrests, detention policies and whether current crime-prevention strategies are producing measurable results.
By George D. Rotsch, Editor, Delaware LIVE
WILMINGTON — A series of shootings across Wilmington in recent weeks has renewed concerns about public safety, the effect of violence on neighborhoods and businesses, and whether the criminal justice system is doing enough to identify, detain and prosecute dangerous offenders.
The incidents have not been limited to one neighborhood. Shootings have been reported in West Center City, Price Run, Southbridge, Baynard Village, near Fourth and DuPont streets, and in other parts of the city…