Dayton’s mayor, Jeffrey Mims, urgently advocates for the implementation of a Violence Interruption Program after the recent shootings of two school-aged teens, highlighting a disturbing trend of gun violence affecting young individuals in the community. The fatalities of 17-year-old Adrien Totty and 14-year-old Lizaiah Burdette within a short span underscores the pressing need for proactive measures to address this escalating crisis.
Mims describes the situation as a serious community issue, stating that any teen death due to gun violence is unacceptable. He aims to expedite the launch of the Violence Interruption Program, which seeks to mediate and prevent such incidents. As gun violence continues to plague Dayton, many are looking to local leaders for effective strategies to safeguard the city’s youth.
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