By Nicole Duran

 

 

Moore has asked U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder "for any assistance or resources" the federal government could provide to address the spike of gun violence in the Badger State's most populous city. 

 

"Youth gun violence is particularly troublesome to me, because it not only snatches away the hopes and dreams of so many of our children, but it also devastates the families, friends, and neighbors who bear witness to our children being killed or taken from us," Moore told Holder in a letter dated Friday. "We must put every option on the table to immediately halt this senseless violence that is plaguing our community." 

 

According to Moore's letter, 2014 has been a violent year in Milwaukee. As of June 16, 30 children had been shot, 30 homicides had been committed and 185 nonfatal shootings had occurred. Much of the trouble was concentrated between May 18 and June 15, during which time "78 individuals have been victimized," her letter reads. The overwhelming majority of victims and suspects--71 percent and 74 percent, respectively--range in age from 18 and 34. 

 

Moore gave examples of the type of assistance she seeks, such as emergency grants, police training and technical assistance. 

 

"I know that these efforts alone will not solve our horrific problem, but neither will inaction," she said. "While I wait for his response, we must look to one another. Every one of us has an invested interest in ending this senseless violence. I implore everyone to do our part to keep our children and our community safe."

 

 

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