Toledo's leader in the fight against gun violence resigned, with the city citing family reasons for his departure. Armour gives his insight, says more to the story.
Residents of Junction-Englewood say Mayor Kapszukiewicz's initiative, led by JoJuan Armour and violence interrupters, was working and hope it continues after Armour.
Gun shots ring out at Savage Park in central Toledo
Police and fire crews are investigating near the basketball court at Savage Park on Nebraska and City Park. Author: WTOL Newsroom Updated: 11:13 PM EDT July 25, 2021
TOLEDO, Ohio A person was shot at Savage Park in central Toledo on Sunday evening as hundreds of people were gathered to watch a city basketball game.
Police cordoned off a large section of the and were investigating near the basketball court.
Sources with Toledo Police say one person was injured in the shooting but the extent of their injuries is unclear.
Witnesses say a basketball game was going on at the park when shots rang out.
I want his star to continue to shine | Block party shooting victim Stephon Johnson remembered as loving friend, athlete
Stephon Johnson was 17 years old when he was shot and killed during a July 4 block party in central Toledo. Dozens turned out to remember him at Rogers High School. Author: Emma Henderson Updated: 1:21 AM EDT July 8, 2021
TOLEDO, Ohio Family and friends gathered to honor Stephon Johnson, a teen gunned down at a mass shooting over the weekend. We need to know, we all need to know, my baby shine, I want his star to continue to shine. He was a good kid, he didn t bother nobody. He looked out for all y all, every last one of y all, Johnson s mother said.
Parents need to watch kids after block party shooting in central Toledo, urges leader of initiative to end gun violence
JoJuan Armour with the Mayor s Initiative to End Gun Violence says he was shocked to see how many kids were at a party that ended in a shooting late Sunday. Author: Emma Henderson Updated: 11:32 PM EDT July 5, 2021
TOLEDO, Ohio A central Toledo man was expecting a lively party filled with family, friends and neighbors coming over to enjoy some food on the Fourth of July.
That s not what happened. We never had this type of issue ever, we never had this type of issue. It had to be somebody from somewhere else came over here and maybe started something, the host said.