Alon Stevens

Alon Stevens, a reporter for The Trace and host of The Gun Machine podcast, dives into the haunting journey of police guns ending up in criminal hands. He shares the devastating story of Maria Leslie, whose grandson was killed by a Glock once owned by law enforcement. The discussion reveals alarming trends in police firearm disposal practices that lead to these weapons being resold rather than destroyed. Stevens highlights the pressing need for reevaluation of policies and accountability in the face of rising gun violence.