Detroit police executed 11 search warrants across the city in a 24-hour period, leading to multiple arrests and the recovery of more than 40 weapons as part of a crackdown on youth and gang violence.

Police Chief Todd Bettison said the searches are connected to multiple recent shootings but remained tight lipped on specifics.

"Over the past 24 hours, we executed 11 search warrants and are going after individuals who are violent offenders," Bettison said.

While speaking with 7 News Detroit anchor Glenda Lewis Tuesday, the chief described the recent shooting at a funeral repass as part of an ongoing feud between gangs on Detroit's east side.

"Right now, we do have multiple gangs on the east side of Detroit where there's been life taken on both sides, and this was a retaliatory event," Be

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