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Lafayette Councilman Kenneth Boudreaux To Sponsor Gun Buy-back (Video)
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — A recent increase in crime in Lafayette City-Parish Council District 4 has prompted Councilman Kenneth Boudreaux to plan a gun buy-back program.
On Thursday, Boudreauxalso challenged parents, pastors and residents to help police battle crime in the district.
The Advertiser reports Boudreauxset a goal of raising $5,000 so he can hand out $50 for every gun surrendered at a buy-back program.
Boudreaux hopes to kick it off Saturday afternoon at The New Church, 2700 Louisiana Ave. A time has not been set.
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