Church leaders ask for peace this weekend
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Over 150 people attended the kick-off event for the Indianapolis Black Expo at New Direction Church. The event marks the start of the expo that celebrates Black excellence and culture. It also became a stage to address youth violence.
“I think what people get wrong is there’s a stigma on certain communities, that have often been overlooked and under-served, that the violence is happening in those communities. Gun violence is an issue that America faces,” New Direction Pastor Dr. Kenneth Sullivan Jr. said.
Police say youth gun violence in large group gatherings has been a concern in this city for years. Last July 4 weekend, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department says 5 people died and 23 people were injured. While IMPD said the non-fatal shootings among youth decreased this year compared to last, the latest string of violence has left people shaken…