ATF and Local CGIC Successes
Across the nation, well-established and new CGIC sites, alike, are experiencing success. CGICs are leading to the identification and apprehension of serial shooters in a more strategic and timely manner. Here are some stories from a variety of CGIC sites, showcasing the value of CGIC technologies and processes in the fight to reduce gun violence.
Chicago CGIC Program and Local CGIC Successes
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Local CGIC Success Stories
Broward County, Florida | November 13, 2024
Following months of investigation by the Broward Sheriff’s Office Gang Investigations Task Force, the Broward State Attorney’s Office and multiple law enforcement partners, eight suspected members of a violent, criminal gang have been arrested in a 33-count indictment including charges of murder, attempted murder and racketeering...
Tucson, Arizona | September 30, 2024
54 Face Federal Gun Charges as Part of Justice Dep't Partnership with Tucson Police
Over the last year, 54 people have faced federal charges for crimes involving guns as part of a partnership between Tucson police and the Justice Department, officials said Monday. In 2022, the Tucson Police Department was selected as a partner agency for the National Public Safety Partnership - an initiative designed to combat violent crime...
Chicago, Illinois | August 9, 2024
CHICAGO — A federal grand jury has charged a man with illegally possessing a loaded handgun during an exchange of gunfire in Chicago earlier this year. The indictment unsealed in U.S. District Court in Chicago charges MARQUIST EVANS, 30, of Chicago, with illegal possession of a machine gun and ammunition...
Kansas City, Kansas | July 18, 2024
Charges Filed in Cold Case Where KCK Teen Was Killed at Laundromat
The Wyandotte County district attorney charged a man who’s currently in a Kansas prison with murder in the 2017 killing of 15-year-old December Htoo. His mother died two years ago, but KCKPD said family members felt peace and gratitude now that someone is charged...
Chicago, Illinois | June 5, 2024
Federal Indictment Charges Man With Illegally Possessing Loaded Gun in Chicago
CHICAGO — A federal grand jury has charged a man with illegally possessing a loaded handgun in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood last month. The indictment returned Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Chicago charges RAPHAEL HAMMOND, 37, of Chicago, with illegal possession of a firearm...
Aurora, Colorado | August 30, 2023
6 Gang Members Facing Murder Charges After 2-Year Investigation in Aurora
A two-year investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies resulted in the arrest of seven people this week on a variety of charges including murder and attempted murder. The Regional Anti-Violence Enforcement Network (RAVEN) focused their investigation on 12 suspects who were known to belong to a criminal organization...
Miami, Florida | June 7, 2023
According to the Indictment, an earlier-filed criminal complaint, and statements made in court, law enforcement officers approached 22-year-old Ty’ree Dixon on May 17, 2021, as part of an investigation into gang-related violent crime and fraud. When police confronted him, they discovered that Dixon was armed with a Glock 20 and a 10mm semi-automatic handgun with an extended magazine...
Albuquerque, New Mexico | January 19, 2023
What’s NIBIN? A Look at the Tech Used to Solve Albuquerque Shootings
The Albuquerque Police Department credits technology with helping detectives solve crimes quicker this past year. One piece of equipment played a large role in uncovering who APD said is behind the shootings at four elected officials’ homes — the National Integrated Ballistics Information system, or NIBIN...
Tampa, Florida | August 16, 2022
Mayor Jane Castor, alongside the Democratic Mayors Association and Democratic mayors across the country, today highlighted the City of Tampa’s participation in “Mayors Stopping Crime.” As part of the nationwide effort in which mayors are taking action against rising crime and gun violence, Mayor Castor and Tampa Police Chief Mary O’Connor are working with other cities to implement best practices for keeping their...
Cincinnati, Ohio | June 15, 2022
CPD's Gun Crime Center Launched Almost a Year Ago. Here's How That Work is Going.
About 130 shootings have been reported in Cincinnati so far this year, on track with gun crime trends before a big spike during the pandemic. Cincinnati Police say the Crime Gun Intelligence Center, which launched about a year ago, is more effective than previous efforts to get illegal guns off the streets....
Cincinnati, Ohio | June 15, 2022
Cincinnati Police Collaboration Sees Success Getting Gun Off Streets
Cincinnati Police officers are getting ahead of violent criminals as they see success with a new partnership. The Cincinnati Crime Gun Intelligence Center (CGIC) puts people representing different parts of the justice system in one place to pinpoint the source of gun violence across the Tri-State. The partnership includes Cincinnati Police, the ATF, Homeland Security, the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office...
Indianapolis, Indiana | August 17, 2021
Gun Crime Task Force Expands to Better Track Suspects, Illegal Weapons in Central Indiana
When Ed Gebhart was appointed chief of the Fishers Police Department in 2018, he began to notice an uptick in crimes involving guns in his community. Some of the suspects in incidents in Indianapolis, Gebhart told IndyStar, were "spending time in Fishers." And, over the past two years, 60% of the 225 illegal firearms confiscated by Fishers police have been traced back...
Indianapolis, Indiana | July 3, 2021
Six Arrests, Eight Firearms Confiscated during Increased Safety Efforts Downtown
The Crime Gun Intelligence Center (CGIC) teamed up with the Downtown District Violent Crime Task Force (VCTF) and IMPD Interdiction Unit to proactively deter violent gun crime in the Downtown District...
Houston, Texas | 5/6/2021
Fighting Trigger Pullers Keeps Murder Rate from Getting Worse
Take an inside look at Houston Police Department's high-tech collaboration with ATF and the impact it is having on violent crime and arrests within the city.
New Haven, Connecticut | 12/9/20
Guns Tell Stories. Being Able to Read Them Can be the Key to Cracking a Case.
Chances are good that the gun that killed the person you read about on the streets of Connecticut came from another state.
Greenbelt, Maryland | 9/9/19
Senior Maryland MS-13 Gang Leader Sentenced To 260 Months In Federal Prison For A Violent Racketeering Conspiracy, Including Attempted Murder
Defendant Brought Guns from Florida and Distributed Them to MS-13 Members in Maryland; Participated in a Shooting; and Sold Cocaine for the Benefit of the Gang…
