Back in April, 3-year-old Elijah LaFrance was gunned down at a house party. In July of 2020, Alana Washington was 7 years old when she was shot and killed.
Back in 2016, the community rallied for 6-year-old King Carter, who was murdered in his apartment complex. Since then, at least three people were arrested in connection with the case.
And in 2006, 9-year-old Sherdavia Jenkins was killed by a stray bullet in front of her brother, sister and best friend. The community came out Wednesday in a march for peace in response to a wave of violent and deadly shootings in Miami-Dade County.
In the last month alone, there have been two mass shootings in Miami-Dade County. Community leaders say they want to change the perception associated with the word snitching.
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In the last month alone, there have been two mass shootings in Miami-Dade County. Community leaders say they want to change the perception associated with the word snitching.
“People think that they’re going to get killed if they say something, so what we’re doing now is changing that statement from snitching to reporting,” said Terry Elliott Sr.
Rodney Thomas’ daughter was shot and seriously injured outside El Mula Banquet Hall. He believes the planned march is a step in the right direction.
“We definitely need to do a better job at holding people accountable. If you know something, you need to say something. It’s not about being a snitch now. It’s not about that anymore. It’s about what is right and what is wrong,” said Thomas.
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