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East Point to hold virtual town hall on crime and public safety

East Point City Councilman Joshua B. Butler IV will hold a virtual town hall Thursday for a discussion on crime and public safety. (Dreamstime/TNS)

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East Point City Councilman Joshua B. Butler IV will hold a virtual town hall Thursday for a discussion on crime and public safety. (Dreamstime/TNS)
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Jan 19, 2021

East Point City Councilman Joshua B. Butler IV will hold a virtual town hall Thursday for a discussion on crime and public safety.

Butler and police officials will discuss crime at Camp Creek Marketplace shopping center, street racing and the creation of a crime taskforce, a statement said.

Recent violent crimes in Butler’s district includes the shooting of a 22-year-old woman who was wounded in AMC Camp Creek 14 theater on Jan 9.

In a separate district, 11-year-old Tyrell Sims was shot and killed walking from his best friend’s home last November.

The town hall event will be held from 6:30-8:30p.m. Thursday and can be accessed by visiting the city of East Point website.

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