Overall crime in the Star City may be down but people may not realize gun-related homicides are at an all-time high.

A new face joined the Roanoke Gun Violence Prevention Commission for their November meeting.

The comission has tons of community partners but wants to make it easier for people to connect with them.

There have been nine shootings since last month's meeting, six were deadly.

Some city council members want more oversight, while the commission wants to be treated similar to other groups.

Southwest Roanoke saw two shootings within a week, including one that was deadly.