They describe it as a community-wide effort to place volunteers in hotspots of crime, in the hopes of having a positive presence on the streets. They said the goal is to deescalate any potential violence.
Enough is enough : Family, community gathers for wake of slain six-year-old girl
The casket for Aniya Allen, 6, lies open during her wake at Shiloh Temple in north Minneapolis.
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MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Family and community members are getting ready to say good-bye to six-year-old Aniya Allen, who was shot and killed by a stray bullet while riding in her family s car last month.
The atmosphere was heavy inside Shiloh Temple International Ministries during her wake Tuesday afternoon.
Family, community gathers for wake of slain six-year-old Aniya Allen
Family and community members are getting ready to say good-bye to six-year-old Aniya Allen, who was shot and killed by a stray bullet while riding in her family s car last month.
Shiloh Temple International Ministries will also hold the viewing and funeral services for Daunte Wright. Author: Sharon Yoo Updated: 11:15 PM CDT April 20, 2021
MINNEAPOLIS In the past year, faith leaders have been doing a lot of heavy lifting, lifting both prayers and spirits. All I m here to do is continue to pray for our communities, pray for those who have their family members that are still living through this daily, Stacey Smith said. Smith is the Presiding Elder and Judicatory Head of African Methodist Episcopal Church. Keep them lifted up. That s what we have to do.
She said she came with a tight feeling in her heart, as she was listening to the announcement of the verdict on her way to Shiloh Temple in Minneapolis.