As New Year’s celebrations approach, the City of Bessemer and its police department are urging residents to avoid celebratory gunfire, a dangerous and illegal practice that continues to put lives at risk each year.
Bessemer police emphasize that bullets fired into the air must come down, often with enough force to seriously injure or kill. Law enforcement officials say celebratory gunfire has caused property damage and injuries in communities across Alabama and the country, frequently striking homes, vehicles and unsuspecting residents. Children and elderly residents are especially
The Bessemer Police Department is available to speak with media outlets about why celebratory gunfire is unsafe and the legal consequences of firing a weapon within city limits. Police officials stress that discharging a firearm in the city is illegal and can result in criminal charges, even if no one is injured…