CPD holding gun turn-in event at West Side church this weekend

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Gun violence is an issue in most cities; Chicago is no exception. To help reduce the number of shootings, Chicago police will host a gun turn-in event this weekend.

CPD Director of Community Policing Glen Brooks joined ABC7 Chicago to talk more about it Thursday.

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The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at People's Church of the Harvest, located at 3570 W. Fifth Ave. in Chicago.

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Those who turn in a firearm will receive a $100 gift card, no questions asked.

Brooks said CPD will always take abandoned guns, even if it's not during a turn-in event.

Call 311 for more information, or visit www.chicagopolice.org.