Tampa leaders work to reduce gun violence among teens

The City of Tampa is taking a strong stance against gun violence among teens. During Thursday's city council meeting, city officials and the Tampa Police Department will highlight programs that aim to prevent kids from getting involved with guns. This all comes after a concerning start to 2023. In 2022, there were more than 300 shootings in the City of Tampa and parts of Hillsborough County. Freddy Barton with Safe and Sound Hillsborough said that in the first few months of 2023, we were already on track to beat the 2022 numbers.