FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Council Communications
Atlanta City Hall
55 Trinity Ave. SW
Atlanta, GA 30303

April 6, 2026

Councilmember Andrea L. Boone, Chairperson of the Public Safety Committee, Issues the Following Statement Following Recent Gun Violence over Easter Weekend

ATLANTA — District 10 Atlanta City Councilmember and Chair of the Public Safety Committee Andrea L. Boone addresses the string of shooting incidences over Easter weekend with the following statement:

“As the Councilmember of District 10 and Chair of the Public Safety Committee, I am saddened by the deadly wave of gun violence that struck Atlanta over Easter weekend, including the tragic death of a 16 year-old teen in Piedmont Park and the devastating death of a 3 year-old on Washington Street SW, as well as six other incidents that left several people injured. This is a devastating reminder of the trauma too many families are forced to endure. Public safety requires coordinated, sustained efforts that address the root causes of violence and ensure transparency and responsibility across all levels of response. Our faith‑based community continues to be one of our strongest partners in this work. Their commitment to healing, mentorship, and community support plays a vital role in restoring hope, strengthening families, and creating safe spaces for our young people. When faith leaders and congregations mobilize alongside civic and community partners, we create a powerful network of care, guidance, and prevention. We must prioritize prevention, support, and meaningful opportunities, so young people are guided toward stability, hope, and positive futures. By working together with urgency and intention, including our faith‑based partners, we can help ensure that our youth are protected, empowered, and able to thrive in a safer, stronger Atlanta.”

About Atlanta City Council

The Atlanta City Council is the chief policy-making body for the City of Atlanta. It acts by considering and enacting all laws that govern the city. The Council also approves the operating and capital budgets for the City as recommended by the mayor, and it continually monitors revenues and expenditures for local government operations. The Atlanta City Council reviews and decides on many land use and zoning matters. Major economic development projects for the City also fall under the Council’s jurisdiction.

The City Council is composed of 12 districts and three at-large posts. Council representatives are Council President: Marci Collier Overstreet; District 1: Jason Winston; District 2: Kelsea Bond; District 3: Byron Amos; District 4: Jason S. Dozier; District 5: Liliana Bakhtiari; District 6: Alex Wan; District 7: Thomas Worthy; District 8: Mary Norwood; District 9: Dustin Hillis; District 10: Andrea L. Boone; District 11: Wayne Martin; District 12: Antonio Lewis; Post 1 At-Large: Michael Julian Bond; Post 2 At-Large: Matt Westmoreland; and Post 3 At-Large: Eshé Collins.

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