Vigil held for victims in deadly Ybor City shooting Halloween weekend
The groups hosting the vigil say it's time to call for actionable changes to gun violence in Tampa.
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The groups hosting the vigil say it's time to call for actionable changes to gun violence in Tampa.
Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay has now been working to solve crimes across the local area for 35 years.
Law enforcement agencies across the Tampa Bay area said unlocked cars have become the main source of stolen guns, which are fueling violence on the streets.
Earlier this year, TPD announced plans to create a Victim Advocate Program. The program would assist victims of crime with access to the Crime Victim Compensation Fund for relocation expenses in domestic violence cases, funeral expenses, counseling and a retreat.