Bob Kasarda The escalating gun violence in Michigan City is out of control and cannot be normalized, Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch said in the wake of news that a 25-year-old LaPorte man was shot early Sunday outside a bar/restaurant near the city's popular lakefront park and zoo."These are not accidents," she said in a prepared statement. "These are conflicts, retaliations, and reckless decisions - often involving young adults with access to firearms."Sunday's fatal shooting is just the latest in a string of shootings in the city this summer.Deuitch cast a wide net of blame for the growing local gun problem, including "those who are choosing violence, those who are silent witnesses, those who enable the chaos and those who have their finger on the trigger."The mayor said she intends to meet over the coming days and weeks with law enforcement, clergy, educators, business owners and youth advocates to strengthen city's Safe Streets initiative, expand community outreach and restore safety in neighborhoods. People are also reading... Gallery: Adoptable dogs across The Region pablo Lila Trixie Spud Buttercup Buddy Benji Dani Rex Dingo Joon Loona Ms. Penny Sage Shamrock Vanilla Bear Cody Grim Kitty Maggie Rosie Zeus Vander Buddy Daryl Neo Ragnar Rocky Tater Tot Love 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Bob Kasarda

Porter/LaPorte County Courts and Social Justice Reporter

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