Federal prosecutors announced that they are pursuing about 40 cases involving gun-related crimes in the Austin area as federal, state and local agencies work together to address violent crime. U.S. Attorney Justin Simmons said crime has declined in recent years, which he attributed in part to nationwide efforts to target dangerous offenders, but warned that violent crime in Austin has increased significantly over the past decade.
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