Churches are challenged to organize and speak up in light of increasing gun violence in our community. By Roosevelt Wright, Jr. As bullets continue flying and lives are lost on our streets, the silence from Monroe’s faith community grows deafening.…
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Teen shot in leg adds to Monroe gun violence spree
A recent spate of gun violence has cast a shadow over Monroe’s Southside, leaving residents shaken and fearful. The latest incident involved a 13-year-old accidentally shot in the leg while playing with a loaded weapon in an apartment over the…
One youth killed, two wounded does anybody care?
An Analysis: Gun violence in our community is a growing problem that city leaders seem unable to address. Now three more victims of gun violence in our community have been added to the list. The city’s police chief…
One teen murdered; another arrested after firing 30 rounds
Teen violence is escalating as police arrest 15-year-old who shot 30 rounds with a high powered rifle, and in a separate incident search for a suspect in the murder of a 13-year-old girl. Even police on duty 24 hours a…
Shooting Epidemic continues, three dead, nobody’s talking
There is an epidemic of gun violence in Monroe that is growing by the week as leaders are puzzled about what can be done to solve the problem. In the last three weeks, there have been at least four shootings…