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New Orleans gun thefts rose significantly in 2016
by Andrew SheppersonThe number of guns stolen in New Orleans rose significantly in 2016, arming criminals and fueling violent crime across the area.
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New Orleans Police Department forms unit to focus on gun violence
by Andrew SheppersonThe New Orleans Police Department announced Monday the formation of a new unit that will be focused on fighting gun crime in the city.
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New Orleans pays $13 million in settlements for Katrina-era police killings, mayor apologizes
by Brian SeayNew Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu announced more than $13 million in settlements Monday for lawsuits related to four men who were killed by police before and after Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
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New Orleans turning ‘buyback guns’ into bling (VIDEO)
by Chris EgerThe New Orleans Police Department has partnered with a New York project to hack up and melt down guns collected from the city and recycle them into jewelry.
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Package of local gun restrictions signed into law in New Orleans
by Chris EgerNew Orleans residents will now be obligated to report lost or stolen guns, see more gun free zones and be subject to fines for negligently carrying a concealed firearm.
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New Orleans City Council approves gun laws
by Chris EgerCity leaders gave their unanimous support to a new ordinance mandating the reporting of lost or stolen guns and banning carry without a permit in some parts of the city.
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New Orleans City Council advances new gun laws
by Chris EgerA multi-faceted "gun safety ordinance" backed by Mayor Mitch Landrieu and city leaders passed an important council vote last week.
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New Orleans lawmakers debut 5 local gun control proposals citing ‘moral obligation’
by Chris EgerMayor Mitch Landrieu and city leaders announced a multi-faceted proposed Gun Safety Ordinance on Friday in an effort to combat crime by going after guns.
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