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A Letter From Kenny Boles
Afternoon All,
It is with great concern that I am writing this email
regarding the city’s latest murder early this morning. I
called 911 because I heard bullets ripping through my home
at 1665 Woodland Avenue. The police were dispatched to the
area.
I am a registered CCW card holder, as I was armed standing
in front of my house. I was immediately relieved of my
firearm and thanked for my cooperation. I was then told to
stay outside, and to have my wife come outside as well.
My home was searched, and at a point we were allowed to
return back inside under the watchful eye of police
officers. We felt victimized not being able to use the
restroom without supervision. There were so many officers
present that I lost track of who had my weapon. I was told
of several reasons of why my firearm was kept (mostly by
patrolmen and not their supervisors).
This was a very traumatic event for myself and wife. The
only person’s name that I got, of all the people who came in
and out of my home, some of which who didn’t wear any face
covering, was Detective Sharp. We felt like prisoners in our
own home, although the officer who was watching us, he was
very understanding of what we were going through.
We finally regained control of our home after 4:00 AM. I
want to know who has my weapon, why they have my weapon, and
why was my weapon taken from me with no explanation? I was
the person who called the shooting in, only to have my
Second Amendment right to be violated is my feeling.
I have been an advocate for improved community engagement
with policing, as well as a voice for the rights and safety
of the junction community at large. We know there is a
problem with gun violence in and around our community, but
this is not a reason for the victims, to in turn become the
suspects.
Kenny Boles
October 26, 2020
Kenny,
This is the injustice that
we see throughout our community and I apologize for the harm
that has come to your home and neighborhood. We can no
longer be silent, God forbid that one of those bullets that
escaped into your home would have killed you or your wife.
We have asked for dialogue with the officers after each
event that has taken place in our community and there has
been NO RESOLVE just promises. Now, to have your firearm
taken and left with no explanation of WHY! Yet, we continue
to work, live and attempt to protect our families. I will
see you in a few.
Alicia M. Smith, M.A.
Alternative Solutions, LLC 43607
Community Empowerment Toledo, Ohio 43607
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