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Hundreds gather in Whitehaven for Unity Walk Against Gun Violence Unity Walk against Gun Violence held at Hillcrest High School (Source: Shelby County District Attorney Office) By WMC Action News 5 Staff | February 27, 2021 at 5:40 PM CST - Updated February 27 at 6:02 PM
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The second Unity Walk Against Gun Violence was held in the Mid-South Saturday.
In an effort to crackdown on crime in the Bluff City, over 500 people marched at Hillcrest High School located in Whitehaven.
“Walking alone will not stop gun violence, but it is a very visible public statement from the community that we are united in our desire to stop this madness. We are fighting legislation that would allow anyone and everyone to carry a gun, we are giving gun crimes our highest priority and we are urging every citizen in Shelby County to take a stand against gun violence,” said Shelby County District Attorney Amy Weirich.
Combating crime during a pandemic By Briseida Holguin | February 4, 2021 at 5:32 PM CST - Updated February 4 at 7:37 PM
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Combating crime during in a pandemic is a challenge, but not impossible said Major Frank Winston with the Memphis Police Multi-Agency Gang.
Major Winston said national gangs began to surface in Memphis in the late 80′s.
Now, the city is seeing what they call hybrid or neighborhood gangs, which can be just as dangerous.
“The ones that we know of yes, they can, and they are violent in nature. They have committed some violent crimes,” Winston said.
Major Winston also said in the last three years members have gotten younger.