CRIMEAug 4 · 16:59 UTCWSOC ABC CHARLOTTEMiana Massey

‘More to life than guns’: Charlotte church offers youth resources after nearby tragedy

A Charlotte church is providing youth resources and community support after a 14-year-old was killed in a nearby retaliatory shooting. Will of God Outreach Ministries offers summer camps, food pantries, and mentorship to combat teen violence. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department proposes an earlier curfew to reduce youth crime.

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Will of God Outreach MinistriesorganizationKamarhy Sanders-LivingstonpersonOctavia FluittpersonJosiah BrownpersonCharlotte-Mecklenburg Police DepartmentorganizationCharlotteplaceLewiston Avenueplaceyouth violence preventiontopic

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