The Stockton Police Department collected 86 firearms and distributed $17,800 in gift cards during its most recent gun buyback event, part of an ongoing effort to reduce gun violence in the community.
Held on Sunday, the event invited residents to surrender their firearms in a no-questions-asked format. Participants received $200 to $400 in gift cards, depending on the type of firearm. Officer Omer Edhah, speaking to FOX40, emphasized that the buyback program aims to reduce the number of firearms on Stockton's streets, contributing to public safety.
This event marks the fifth gun buyback hosted by the Stockton Police in 2024, resulting in a total of 592 firearms collected for the year. The police department views the initiative as a proactive strategy to curb gun-related violence and promote safer communities.
This article is a summary of the original press release written by Robbie Patel.
