Lansing sees drop in gun violence, community groups aim to keep momentum

Lansing is off to a promising start in 2026 when it comes to gun violence. Police report 4 non-fatal shootings and 0 deadly shootings so far this year — a dramatic improvement over the same period last year.

• Lansing police report 4 non-fatal shootings and zero fatal shootings so far in 2026 — a 55% reduction in non-fatal shootings and 100% reduction in fatal shootings compared to the same period last year.

• Advance Peace Lansing, overseen by Dan Boggan, is focused on securing more community funding in 2026 to provide greater resources for young people most at risk of gun violence…

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