Rachael Wilkerson joined the WRTV family in September of 2021. Rachael comes from NBC 15 in Mobile, AL where she worked as an investigative journalist and fill-in anchor.
INDIANAPOLIS — Investigators say youth violence happens too often in Indianapolis.Ralph Durrett Jr. is the Chief Violence Prevention Officer for Indy's Office of Public Health and Safety. He spoke about the task he and his team face. 'When we are talking about gun violence, the numbers themselves are looking better but that’s not enough,' Durrett said. He said teenage violence, like the armed carjacking that ended in a crash and arrest of four teens on Tuesday, is unfortunate.
pursuit ends in crash on Indy’s north side; 4 teens in custodyDurrett said it starts with parents speaking up if they're working more than seeing their children, or even if they just need some help.'No one has not seen these kids, they know who they are. They likely know what they’re doing and involved in. You have to reach out and connect yourself and your kids. There are ample resources available for you,' Durrett said.
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