Gun violence at youth sports games like peewee football has been spurred on by gambling, according to Cincinnati City Councilman Scotty Johnson.
At a joint meeting between Cincinnati Public Schools and City Council Wednesday, the topic was safety at youth sporting events. These youth leagues often rent facilities from Cincinnati Public Schools to hold their games, and the district is reporting theft, vandalism and gun violence.
Johnson, who is a former Cincinnati police officer, said that part of the reason is “the ridiculous amount of money that’s being bet on these youth games.” He said bets of up to $5,000 are being placed.
