Akron Community Leaders Call for Action After Youth Violence Incident at Mason CLC

Dover Neighbors Demand Action as Gun Violence Grips City

Grief, anger, and urgent pleas for change filled Dover City Hall Monday night as neighbors packed a City Council meeting to demand answers and action on the city’s ongoing gun violence.

South Carolina community's leaders look for ways to tackle gun violence amid rash of homicides

KINGSTREE, S.C. (WBTW) -- Leaders in the Williamsburg County community of Kingstree will meet on Monday to discuss implementing a curfew as the town looks for ways to combat gun violence that has led to 11 homicides in the county this year. A curfew plan will be on the agenda when city council members meet, Administrator Kip Coker said Monday night during a meeting with town leaders and members of the community. The plan will include fines and p…

Mason CLC shooting sparks outrage, mission to stop rise in youth gun violence

AKRON, Ohio (WJW) - The trauma of youth gun violence is once again taking center stage in the city of Akron. Just days after a mass shooting injured several teens during an early morning party, community leaders are demanding action and saying "enough is enough." Edward Smith's 21-year-old son was murdered in a senseless action of gun violence in 2013. "My son was a victim because he hung around with someone and was in the wrong place at the wro…

Akron community leaders call for action after youth violence incident at Mason CLC

Community leaders in Akron announce initiatives to combat youth violence after a chaotic gathering at Mason CLC that saw five people shot and 10 others hit by cars.