{"id":7329,"date":"2017-12-14T22:31:56","date_gmt":"2017-12-15T05:31:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stapletonion.com\/?p=7329"},"modified":"2020-07-03T04:00:28","modified_gmt":"2020-07-03T04:00:28","slug":"drive-by-shooters-on-havana-to-be-reminded-to-slow-down","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stapletonion.com\/?p=7329","title":{"rendered":"Drive by Shooters on Havana to be Reminded to Slow Down"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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A few weeks ago, around 2:45 in the morning, five gun shots rang out on the 2800 block of Havana. More than likely, there was no intent on hitting anything, just some kids popping off some shots on their way home. Unfortunately, one slug actually did pierce the loft of someone\u2019s home on the block. Luckily, no one was hurt. The police came out and recovered the casings and have begun an investigation. In an effort to assure the community that safety is of the utmost concern, city officials immediately took action. \u201cAfter an event like this, we knew we would have to do something to help residents feel safe,\u201d said district police officer Bobby Shannon. \u201cWe can\u2019t have a situation where fear is running the neighborhood. In situations like these, you can\u2019t delay. You need to act.\u201d The city acted fast, and put up a speed sign which alerts drivers as to their current speed reminding them to slow down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\u201cDrive by shooters are trying to shoot some rounds, and then get out of dodge,\u201d said Shannon. \u201cThis new sign will hopefully cause them to slow down so that either the authorities can catch them, or someone can get a plate number. It\u2019s even possible the sign will make them not want to shoot altogether, not wanting to have that speeding thing on their conscience after the shots are fired.\u201d Residents have mixed feelings about the sign. \u201cI am hopeful it will slow traffic down a little,\u201d says resident Jacob Hall. \u201cBut, I am not sure the sign will have any effect on those hoping to fire off a few rounds on their way through Stapleton.\u201d Some residents believe the sign is unnecessary and will be ineffective. \u201cThe odds of someone coming through and shooting again are pretty low, I would think,\u201d said resident David Huebner. \u201cAnd, from where the sign is placed, I don\u2019t know if people will see it soon enough to remind them to lower their speed.\u201d Officers can\u2019t be certain the sign will be of any benefit to community members, but they were willing to take a shot in the dark.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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