Tuesday night, a 17-year-old was shot in the lobby of the Major Owens Health & Wellness Community Center.
Tuesday night, a 17-year-old was shot in the lobby of the Major Owens Health & Wellness Community Center after getting into an argument with a man. That teenager has been charged with possession of a weapon.Activists say there's been increased police presence in the area since the shooting, but that's not enough.
"While we appreciate the support, it is not their job alone to keep our community safe. It is our job primarily as parents," said Kirsten John Foy, president and CEO of Arc of Justice."We are not going to allow fear, we are not going to allow emotion and passion to cloud good judgement."
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