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anti-violence volunteer
Coverage of anti-violence volunteer in the Nexus archive.
- Chicago anti-violence volunteer who faced charges after turning gun in to police reaches plea deal
A Chicago anti-violence volunteer was facing weapons charges after turning a gun in to police. This individual has since reached a plea deal with prosecutors.
- Chicago anti-violence volunteer faces gun charges after trying to turn firearm in at police station
Nakia Smith, a Chicago anti-violence volunteer, faces gun charges after attempting to surrender a firearm at a police station. He believed he could turn in the gun without being questioned due to his criminal record.
- Family remembers anti-violence volunteer killed in Old Town shooting: 'so much more he could do'
Javanti Smith, an anti-violence volunteer, was killed in a shooting on Evergreen Avenue in Old Town, Chicago. He was remembered for his work against violence.