Fort Wayne mayor outlining plan to combat youth violence

City of Fort Wayne introducing new plan to reduce youth violence

Mayor Sharon Tucker says no taxpayer dollars will fund the initiative, the program will pull from American Rescue Act funds.

Fort Wayne mayor shares youth violence prevention strategy; city could invest $250,000

Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker today outlined a youth violence prevention strategy that could allow local individuals and organization trying to stem the tide access to $250,000.

Fort Wayne mayor outlining plan to combat youth violence

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Thursday, Mayor Sharon Tucker is set to announce a more detailed plan on how to curb the recent bout of violence that has stirred concern around the city of Fort Wayne. Tucker's remarks will be livestreamed in the video player above starting around 11 a.m. The press conference follows a recent uptick in violence, specifically shootings involving teenagers. On July 30, Tucker led a discussion at the Allen County Public L…