Acting Commissioner of Police Erla Christopher, has issued a statement on the quickly rising murder rate which is near 600.

“The big questions on everyone lips are why, followed by what is the TTPS doing about these murders?” Our data points to gang activity as the prevalent probable cause and the prevailing weapon of choice as firearms. The choice that some make to be committed to gang ideals and the availability of firearms
remain our greatest vulnerabilities.”

Take a look at the full statement below: