ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — After a violent weekend in Asheville that left two people dead and nine others injured in three separate shootings, city leaders and police say the focus now is on preventing future violence through community partnerships, technology and public safety initiatives.
“This is a very serious moment,” said Asheville City Councilmember Bo Hess, who chairs the city’s Public Safety Committee. “Public safety is the foundation of a thriving city. It impacts every part of life, recreation, small businesses, tourism, our community connection, and our overall sense of well-being.”
Police responded to three separate shootings across Asheville between early Saturday and early Monday. Two people were killed, and nine others were injured, including seven people struck by gunfire during a shooting early Sunday morning on North Lexington Avenue downtown…