CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Following Saturday’s gunfire at a community “Trunk or Treat” at Tonsler Park, Charlottesville Chief of Police Michael Kochis said his department will have to consider having a heavier presence at events going forward, despite both the cost and negative optics that would bring.
He said he spent much of Sunday hearing from community members who are frustrated by the latest incident.
“What is most concerning about this is the amount of small children that were there and present in the park,” Kochis said. “This was an event that tried to really just be a safe place for folks to go and enjoy themselves. We should be able to have these types of events and not have to worry about someone pulling out a gun and shooting at somebody. That’s exactly what happened on Saturday.”…