City leaders walk for peace in Southwest Philadelphia after 17-year-old girl shot, killed
City leaders walk SW Philly neighborhood after teen girl shot, killed
After a 17-year-old girl was shot and killed, Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson, DA Larry Krasner and other officials walked the streets in Southwest Philadelphia to promote peace, in an effort to stop gun violence.
SOUTHWEST PHILADELPHIA - A walk for peace was held in Southwest Philadelphia Thursday evening, just days after a 17-year-old girl was shot and killed in an alleyway.
Community members say they are sad and frustrated.
What we know:
Almost a week after a 17-year-old girl was shot and killed in a Southwest Philadelphia neighborhood, Council President Kenyatta Johnson hosted a peace-not-guns public safety walk.
Jada Gray was shot in the chest March 28th around 11:40pm in the 7000 Block of Elmwood Avenue. Investigators believe she may have been killed during an attempted robbery.
On Thursday, Johnson was joined by District Attorney Larry Krasner and other community leaders knocking door to door to hear neighbors’ concerns and offer resources.
Teen girl shot and killed in Southwest Philadelphia: officials
Philadelphia police are investigating after a teenage girl was shot and killed in Southwest Philadelphia’s Eastwick neighborhood late Friday night.
What they're saying:
"Thats too close to home," said Deborah Brewer who lives in the Southwest Philadelphia neighborhood. "I’ve been here 10 years and now I’m thinking about getting out of here as soon as I can because it don’t make no sense."
Gray’s death is one of the latest shootings involving young people in recent weeks. So far this year, at least 25 teens have been victims of gun violence.
"We gotta focus on supporting our young people and let them know there are better ways to resolve conflict besides picking up a gun," said Council President, Kenyatta Johnson.