BECKLEY, W.Va. (LOOTPRESS) – The Beckley Police Department and Crimestoppers WV are requesting the assistance of the public in relation to a recent surge in gun violence.
According to the department, since the beginning of March, BPD officers have responded to more than a dozen shots fired incidents in Beckley. More than half of these incidents were resident targeted and more than 200 shots total were fired into the homes.
No individuals were injured.
Detectives have determined that this recent surge in gun violence is the result of an ongoing conflict between two groups of individuals.
“The reckless and cowardly manner in which these shootings have been carried out has placed a remarkable number of citizens at great risk,” the department shared. “To address this surge in gun violence, the Beckley Police Department has stepped up enforcement efforts, collaborated with State and Federal partners, and enlisted the help of Crimestoppers WV.”
To encourage tips, now through April 30, 2022, Crimestoppers WV will be offering double reward values (up to $5,000) for any top that leads to the arrest of those responsible for gun violence in the state.
Anyone will information related to gun crime can contact Crimestoppers WV at CrimestoppersWV.com or through the P3 Tips App.