Dozens of guns, including two AK-47s, turned in at Oakland buyback event
OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) — Oakland’s Guns to Gardens program held its fourth annual gun buyback event on Saturday, collecting 52 firearms, including two AK-47s and an AR-15, in a bid to reduce gun violence. The event took place in the parking lot of Oakland’s Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, where community members were encouraged to […]
CHICAGO — Gun buyback programs aim to take firearms off the streets by offering cash for guns, but one weapon has reportedly ended up back on the street, raising concerns. It’s estimated that the Chicago Police Department has taken thousands of guns off the street. There’s a system in place…
(KRON) -- Ryan Coogler, Oakland's own and director of hit movies like "Sinners", "Black Panther" and "Fruitvale Station", is coming back to his home city to host an event with a special cause. List: San Francisco summer outdoor concerts guide The promotional flyer, which was posted on social media, reads…
(KRON) – The Oakland Police Department announced officers have made several arrests to improve public safety and reduce violent crime. OPD ceasefire officers noticed multiple armed people in East Oakland on Tuesday. The group of armed individuals left the area, and the authorities, including the OPD Special Resource Section East…