BOSTON — Gov. Deval Patrick is hoping to curb youth violence in communities across Massachusetts by proposing tougher gun laws and pushing other measures aimed at limiting the activities of gang members and others who use guns in gang and drug crimes.
Patrick said Monday that his bill would tighten existing weapons laws by giving police new criminal sanctions and investigative tools.
The bill would create three new gun-related crimes: assault and battery with a firearm, assault with a firearm and a "felon in possession" law that would mirror existing federal laws.
Patrick said he would also ask for $10 million in public and private funding to help fill in gaps in programs and resources needed to make neighborhoods safer.
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