Community response to recent gun violence
Summary
Council recognized Moms Demand Action and Gun Violence Awareness Month — Wilmington had 64 shootings in 2025, down 21%, but advocates say more prevention work is needed.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
Firearm deaths and injuries cost Delaware an estimated $1.714 billion annually.
Survivors, victims' families, and communities working on gun safety.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council — 6:30 pm — 2026-09-17
McCoy and Cabrera urged residents to attend a September 24 community meeting at the Hicks Anderson Center called by the new Office of Community Safety amid recent shootings.
City Council — 6:30 pm — 2026-06-04
Council recognized Moms Demand Action and Gun Violence Awareness Month — Wilmington had 64 shootings in 2025, down 21%, but advocates say more prevention work is needed.
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