
Jackie Stepp
Jackie Stepp serves as the Interim Police Chief of Asheville, North Carolina, and has recently gained attention for her comments regarding a shooting incident that left two dead and seven injured in downtown Asheville. Stepp has been actively involved in addressing the ongoing issues of violent crime in the city, describing the shooting as a direct retaliatory act linked to previous incidents. Her leadership has focused on community safety and collaboration with local and federal agencies to tackle rising violence, while also navigating the complexities of gang-related activity in the area.
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Interim Police Chief Jackie Stepp said investigators had determined it was 'a direct retaliatory act' tied to a July 5 shooting.
Biltmore Avenue shooting kills 2, wounds 7 in Asheville retaliationFox News·
United States· 2026-08-09


