Pastors, community leaders, and neighbors gather to hold a candlelight vigil in response to the 2nd murder on the same block in as many months (ST. LOUIS)—Tonight residents will gather on the 4300 block of Lee to hold a candlelight vigil for 16-year-old, Dawon Gipson, who was killed early Saturday morning in a gang-related shooting.
Pastors, community leaders, neighbors gather to hold candlelight vigil for 16-yr-old killed Saturday on 4300 Lee (ST. LOUIS)—Tomorrow night, residents will gather on the 4300 block of Lee to hold a candlelight vigil for 16-year-old, Dawon Gipson, who was killed early Saturday morning in a gang-related shooting.
Alderman French and the 21st Ward Coalition of Religious Leaders Host Press Conference and Prayer Vigil on Lee Avenue
This Violence Will Not Go Unnoticed. There were five shootings this weekend in the 21st Ward, including at least one murder. Alderman French and the pastors of the 21st Ward Coalition of Religious Leaders are holding a prayer vigil today.
Alderman Antonio French traveled to Jefferson City Monday to testify before the House Committee on Urban Affairs. French spoke in support of a bill sponsored by State Rep. Jamilah Nasheed which will finally return control of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department back to the people of the City of St. Louis. The state has controlled the department since the Civil War.
