Regarding the article “2 women killed in North Side shooting were innocent bystanders, police say; 3rd victim ID’d” (Oct. 17, TribLIVE): Major crimes Cmdr. Richard Ford would not speculate on the identity of the gunmen but did stress the majority of homicides within city limits could be attributed to “repeat offenders.”
Ford was among several public safety officials who expressed frustration with the criminal justice system, calling out the district attorney’s office and local judges, as well as witnesses in the community who do not come forward with information about shootings such as these.
Peter Mamula
Venetia