Police agencies in Berrien County are working to reduce gun violence that’s been escalating for the past couple of years. Berrien County Sheriff Paul Bailey tells us they’ve seen gun crimes increase this year, in particular, with mostly young people shooting guns at homes and vehicles. “We’ve seen an increase, especially in Benton Harbor and Benton Township,” Bailey said. “More gun violence than we’ve seen there in many, many, many years. I don’t know if we’ve ever had the magnitude of gun violence that’s going on right now.” Bailey says Michigan State Police have stepped up enforcement in Benton Harbor and the sheriff’s department has done so as well.