It was a tragic Christmas Eve at Roselawn Legacy Banquet Hall, when a teen dance shooting left one dead and concerned parents wondering: "How could this happen?  How can we prevent it?" 

Now, after an in-depth city investigation, it's quite clear why gun violence broke out.  The promoter never filed a dance permit. 

"And why would they?" asked Cecil Thomas, Chairman of Cincinnati's Law and Public Saftey Committee.  "It's a minor misdemeanor - that's right, just a $100 fine for having a dance without a permit."

But if Thomas has his way, a first-time violation will result in a fourth-degree misdemanor, or up to 30 days in jail.  It's what proponents say is a surefire way to curb future permit-free dances - and therefore gun play.

"Yeah, I pretty much stay away from dances with permits," admitted Tri-State gang-banger Anfernee Wilson, who did not give his name, but we read it off his gold-monogrammed 20-inch tire rims.  "I mean, why cause chaos and bloodshed for no reason?  As long as the city of Cincinnati is getting their $50 permit fee - I'm cool with it."