Dayton city leaders continue urging residents to play active roles to help reduce gun violence in their neighborhoods.
Recently, many gathered at a town hall focused on public safety, reducing gun violence and the youth.
Building relationships with young people
During a public safety presentation to Dayton City Commissioners, Police Chief Eric Henderson explained between Jan. 26 until May 26, Dayton police officers responded to 152 shootings.
The department didn’t return calls from WYSO News requesting how many of these shootings resulted in death. Meanwhile, some residents are exploring more grassroots options…