LANSING, MI — After another shooting in Lansing involving teenagers, Lansing officials say they will begin enforcing an ordinance already on the books that includes measures to keep minors off the streets at night.
The current ordinance applies to children 12 years old and younger who cannot be in public places without a parent or guardian from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am. For 13- to 16-year-olds, the curfew time runs from 12:00 am to 6:00 am.
The change in enforcement was confirmed during a press conference held in Lansing on Tuesday following the early Monday shooting that left 7 injured and 17-year-old Kylete Owens dead near Rotary Park in downtown Lansing not far from the Lansing Shuffle entertainment complex.
However, Ingham County Prosecutor John Dewane told Media Partner 6 News in Lansing that he questions the enforcement of the rule. He said a closer look should be taken at furthering proactive efforts as the summer is just starting.
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