The march started with a prayer in Cobb park. Paterson police and Mayor Andre Sayegh joined the group, 'Operation Ceasefire' to promote peace.
The mayor of Paterson said he’s also working on creating an advisory board with residents so they can give feedback and have a say in how officers police in the community. FOX 5's Christine Russo reports.A Saturday morning peace march in Paterson called for an end to gun violence that too often tears the community apart.
"All if the shooting needs to stop. Put the guns down! Put the guns down!" Frances Harrison with the ceasefire operation said.
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