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Charlottesville Police Chief to hold forum tonight on recent gun violence

Crystal Graham
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The City of Charlottesville has announced that City Police Chief Michael Kochis will hold a community forum tonight at 6 p.m.

The forum will address the recent gun violence in the city.

It will take place at 415 10th Street in Charlottesville.

City residents are invited to attend and engage in conversation engaged to spark change within the community.

On Feb. 23, a Gordonsville man was shot and killed in the 800 block of Hardy Drive.

On Jan. 27, a 36-year-old man was found dead of multiple gunshot wounds in a parked SUV in the 1100 block of Grove Street.

On Jan. 8, one person was dead after an incident in the 400 block of Monticello Road.

In November, three University of Virginia football players were killed by a fellow student.

A live stream of the event will be available online.

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]. Support AFP by signing up for our newsletter and/or powering our work with a one-time or monthly contribution.

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