New Gun Violence Task Force Launched In Allegheny County

(Story by BCR Intern Isaiah Wise)
(Photo/Commonwealth Media Services)

Michelle Henry, Pittsburgh Attorney General and Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala have collaborated together to launch the Allegheny County Gun Violence Task Force. 

The Task Force  is focusing on bolstering personnel, resources, technology, and community outreach efforts to combat firearms trafficking and gun violence in Allegheny County.  

It was announced by collaborating agencies about the formation of the Task Force at a press event this past week at the Allegheny County Courthouse.

In the press event Zappala expressed how pleased they are to expand and enhance their partnership with the office of the Attorney General to aggressively disrupt the flow of guns. Zappala is thankful for the dedication to make Allegheny County safer for their constituents. 

The Allegheny County Gun Violence Task Force is working consistently to investigate and prosecute offenders of gun crimes and all the issues of gun violence to make residents in Pennsylvania safer.