In an effort to slow gun violence, D.C. officials are offering rewards for information leading to an arrest for illegal gun possession.
D.C. police Friday unveiled a new reward program that provides $1,000 rewards to individuals who provide tips that lead to an arrest for illegal gun possession in the city.
Benedict said tipsters could also obtain higher rewards, up to $5,000 for information that leads police to guns that have an automatic, loading device or to unregistered, privately assembled firearms, otherwise known as ghost guns. Last year, according to D.C. police statistics, officers recovered 3,152 firearms in the city, up from 2,310 that were recovered in 2021. So far this year, 1,126 firearms have been recovered, according to D.C. police.
Tipsters can call 911 in emergency situations or, for non-emergency tips, 202-727-9099 or text 50411.Benedict said they can report an illegal gun that is being carried by someone, in a vehicle or in a residence. If the tip leads to an arrest, officials said D.C. police will then contact the tipster about obtaining their reward.
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