Don't Shoot...I want to grow up

sbl_admin · 12-06-2007, 04:27 PM

Don't Shoot...I want to grow up

Shreveport police has released its first Public Service Announcement to encourage citizens to stop the senseless violence that has killed three young people in the City of Shreveport in the past couple of months.

"Don't Shoot...I want to Grow Up" is a program in which citizens can anonymously call in information about people illegally carrying weapons.

The PSA, which is currently only designed to run on radio, features a real 911 call from a mother whose son had been killed and died. You can hear the horror in her voice.

It is hoped that the PSA will make people stop and think about the consequences of their actions.

Other PSAs are planned for television, newspapers and billboards.

Anyone with information about someone illegal carrying a weapon can earn up to $500 by calling Crime Stoppers with information on who had a gun illegally. There are a number of illegal possession laws on the books -- some that citizens may or may not know about.

Here's a quick list of some of them:

* Carrying a concealed firearm without a permit

* Possession of a firearm or carrying a concealed weapon by a person convicted of certain felonies

* Possession of a weapon on school campus, school bus or at school-sponsored functions

* Illegally supplying a felon with a firearm

* Possession of firearm on premises of alcoholic beverage outlet

* Possession of or dealing in firearms with obliterated number or mark

* Illegal possession of a handgun by a juvenile (under age 17)

* Illegal carrying of a firearm at a parade with any firearm used in the commission of a crime of violence

Citizens who would like some quick cash should call in their tips to Crime Stoppers at 673-7373.

12-06-2007, 04:27 PM	#1
sbl_admin Administrator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 1,965 Rep Power: 261	Don't Shoot...I want to grow up Don't Shoot...I want to grow up Shreveport police has released its first Public Service Announcement to encourage citizens to stop the senseless violence that has killed three young people in the City of Shreveport in the past couple of months. "Don't Shoot...I want to Grow Up" is a program in which citizens can anonymously call in information about people illegally carrying weapons. The PSA, which is currently only designed to run on radio, features a real 911 call from a mother whose son had been killed and died. You can hear the horror in her voice. It is hoped that the PSA will make people stop and think about the consequences of their actions. Other PSAs are planned for television, newspapers and billboards. Anyone with information about someone illegal carrying a weapon can earn up to $500 by calling Crime Stoppers with information on who had a gun illegally. There are a number of illegal possession laws on the books -- some that citizens may or may not know about. Here's a quick list of some of them: * Carrying a concealed firearm without a permit * Possession of a firearm or carrying a concealed weapon by a person convicted of certain felonies * Possession of a weapon on school campus, school bus or at school-sponsored functions * Illegally supplying a felon with a firearm * Possession of firearm on premises of alcoholic beverage outlet * Possession of or dealing in firearms with obliterated number or mark * Illegal possession of a handgun by a juvenile (under age 17) * Illegal carrying of a firearm at a parade with any firearm used in the commission of a crime of violence Citizens who would like some quick cash should call in their tips to Crime Stoppers at 673-7373.

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