Instead of focusing on the aftermath, they want the city to look at programs to stop the shooting before it starts.
"We want our city to invest in the things that actually work and address root causes: stable housing, not more incarceration," said Briana Payton of the Chicago Community Bond Fund.
So far this year, Chicago police have responded to nearly 900 shooting incidents. That's actually down 15% from the same time last year. Avalon Betts-Gatson says the city could be investing in programming in Millennium Park… letting our youth know they are welcome.
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