Lexington community activists are implementing an action plan to address a recent spike in violence on the city’s south side.
The organization One Lexington launched the “Safe Passage For Centre Parkway Action Plan” following several violent incidents in the area, including a deadly shooting that shut down roads around Tates Creek schools and a teenager shot at Gainesway Park. Both incidents happened last week.
One Lexington director Devine Carama was at Tates Creek High School early Monday morning, greeting students on their way to class.
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“We want to be there for them, let them know the community is safe, we’re a part of your village, you’re okay,” Carama said…