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Updated: 11:05 PM EDT May 2, 2021
TOLEDO, Ohio At this point last year, there were 10 homicides in Toledo. We re up to 20 already in 2021.
But that s only pushing some groups even harder to inspire change, especially among our youth.
Several social justice, religious, and youth empowerment groups came together at Ottawa Park on Sunday to call for peace and an end to the violence.
The event was organized by the city of Toledo Human Relations Commission.
Stop the Violence committee chair Sierra Webb says they need to have more events like this to unite the community and reach the youth. Figuring out, how to get them to stop being involved with gangs, said Webb, figuring out how to help them where they re lacking in school.