Baltimore could learn from how other cities are dealing with gun violence

When it comes to gun violence, Baltimore appears like the wild west, except the wild west’s violent reputation was created by Hollywood. Baltimore’s violence is real and although the Mayor claims it is declining, it’s still too high for comfort and safety. In fact, the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement calls gun violence the primary barrier to sustainably addressing Baltimore’s most pressing inequities, joblessness, homelessness, poor education and health. No doubt this is correct.