Detroit City Council asking for state approval for gun-free zones in downtown areas

Efforts to make parts of downtown Detroit so-called gun-free zones were back in front for Detroit City Council on Tuesday. While the issue was up for debate and public comment - it still faces a very uncertain future. Only state officials can expand gun-free zones. These zones are in place at places like schools and churches. Detroit City Council member Mary Waters said the council will ask the state to let cities set up their own gun-free zones. WDIV Detroit 05/02/2023Show more

DETROIT – Efforts to make parts of downtown Detroit so-called gun-free zones were back in front for Detroit City Council on Tuesday.
While the issue was up for debate and public comment - it still faces a very uncertain future. Only state officials can expand gun-free zones. These zones are in place at places like schools and churches. Detroit City Council member Mary Waters said the council will ask the state to let cities set up their own gun-free zones.
“I do not know what the big deal is,” stated Waters. “We have unique issues in this city crime is escalating a great deal, especially in this area.”
Waters wrote a resolution, which is still being worked on, asking the state to allow cities to set up their own gun-free zones. Some of the areas that are part of Waters’ proposal are to make Greektown, the Riverfront, Hart Plaza, and Spirit Plaza gun free......
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