Detroit police hosting gun buy-back program on Thursday
Photographer: WEWS
Posted: 08/28/2012
DETROIT (WXYZ) - The Detroit Police Department is teaming up with area Roman Catholic Churches to host a gun buy-back program on Thursday, August 30.
Police say residents will be allowed to turn in unloaded weapons with a no-questions-ask policy. Up to $50 will be paid for an operational firearm, according to a news release.
The program will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at st. Cecilia Catholic Church in Detroit.
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