Another senseless murder in our community and a man seriously injured after being shot in a robbery. Less than two weeks before Christmas.
What would drive a man to act in this way? If the purpose is to get cash, then why not just take the money and run? Why did he have to shoot two innocent men in the process?
The Monday murder in Adel in Cook County adds to an already far too long list of murders, shootings and violent acts that have taken place in the region this year. The hopelessness, the senselessness, the randomness, the sadness, are too much for our communities to bear.
How many mothers will lose their children this year? How many will lose a husband, wife or family member? How can we tolerate this in South Georgia?
Law enforcement is doing all it can to step up patrols to keep an eye on areas known for violence, but it isn’t enough. Citizens have to get involved too. Actively involved, in order to stem the flow of blood from innocent victims.
If you see something suspicious, call the police. If you see someone out of place in your neighborhood, call the police. If you know someone who is getting ready to commit a crime, stop them or turn them in.
Take a hard line on murders. Catch the killers and keep more from developing. Teach children right from wrong and that violence is not the answer to life’s problems. Stop tolerating violence and rally around those who are victims of these senseless acts.
Only by letting it known throughout the region that we’ve had enough and we’re not going to take it anymore will there be a chance at seeing this alarming trend of violence begin to dissipate.
