DETROIT – Detroit faith leaders and community activists came together Friday in an urgent call for peace following a week of youth gun violence that claimed multiple lives, including a 4-year-old child.
The gathering at Church of the Messiah brought together religious leaders, community members, and Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison, all demanding an immediate end to the recent shootings, all involving teens.
“That’s what we’re here to do is launch a message campaign from our community leaders to our community,” said pastor Ovella Davis. “We’re calling for a ceasefire, we’re calling to stop the smoke in Detroit and Wayne County.”…