The discussion comes after an incident in which gunfire injured people and a car window was shot out, leading to several arrests.
Residents and city officials are debating what steps should be taken to prevent similar events. Gerald Givens of Raleigh Boots on the Ground said the incident affected victims, families and the broader community.
"It definitely had a great impact on not just the survivors, but also the families and also the communities. What we see from this situation now is that there is a market for 8,000 children potentially on the Fourth of July inside of our community. And as adults, we have to find the solutions for the things for them to do constructively," Givens said.
One proposal under consideration is a nighttime curfew that would apply to children age 17 and younger who are not accompanied by their parents.
Supporters say a curfew could serve as a tool to improve public safety while broader issues are addressed. Others question whether it would effectively solve the underlying problems.
Dr. Kimberly Muktarian, founder of Save Our Sons, said city leaders should focus on the causes of youth violence rather than relying on a curfew alone.
"I think they should be talking about root causes. How did this population get to where we are today? How did children downtown have guns? The violence in our communities. Those are not just happenstances. This is just what manifested on that day," Muktarian said.
Raleigh City Councilmember Corey Branch said he has heard concerns from families about how a curfew would be enforced.
"This is not about just catching kids. And he's saying, hey, run home. This is about finding a tool that we can put on top of other rules and laws that are already in place. So if there is a violation, then that is when the curfew will come into play," Branch said.
Branch noted that no decisions have been finalized, and that he wants to hear from residents during Tuesday's discussion.
"Then from there we'll actually know, have some time for community feedback and on what the proposal, how it's being presented. Look at whatever tweaks we may need to make. I'm about getting it right and doing it fast. So that's my main intent," Branch said.
The agenda item is scheduled as a discussion only. City officials have also sought input from the city attorney as details of the proposal continue to be developed.
A city council work session is scheduled for Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. in Raleigh.
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