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Young Adults Voice Opinions in Virtual Forum to Curb Gun Violence in St. Pete PUBLISHED 9:27 AM ET Dec. 18, 2020 PUBLISHED December 18, 2020 @9:27 AM
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. The recent rash of gun violence in South St. Petersburg has city leaders looking for solutions and that search for answers is leading them to young people who have some ideas of their own.
What You Need To Know
City leaders listen to ideas from its young citizens
Some ideas include officers living in the cities they patrol
“It’s important that our voices are at the forefront of the table,” said Johnny Boykin, 34.
He is a recent product of St. Pete, having graduated from Gibbs High School, serving in the U.S. Coast Guard and now speaking out on how to curb the violence in his community.