By June Boyd
Guest Column
Just pick a number; how many of our children have to die from gun violence before we determine that enough is enough?
Jasmin Marie, age 19, died on November 2, in my grandson’s arms. Unknown shooter, and what is being done? Jasmin could have been my granddaughter-in-law. She had a future and did not deserve to die so soon. Yes, people have said those kids do not need to be out or at those clubs. However, my thought is they do not deserve to get shot in a flurry of gun violence such as the wild, wild west.
Too many young lives have been taken, and there has to be solutions in an attempt to protect us all. There are several components to the success in fighting crime.
The police department, elected officials and the community must form a partnership in protecting our citizens. The police department has a responsibility to protect and investigate the incidents. The elected officials can implement laws involving gun violence, and ask why so many guns are available that get into the hands of these young people, as young as 10, I have heard,
The community can get involved by volunteering as block watch leaders. There is a theme, “someone is watching” which is a clear deterrent if those wanting to shoot and kill understand there might be a camera that will identify them. The thought of ring cameras for block watch leaders, or residents who are willing to participate is a sure way to fight crime.
It is natural that the emotion of someone killed is based on who has been affected. The concern of community leaders should address the issue because of the violence, and what we are all subjected to. Those bullets do not discriminate.
Personally, I am asking for a full investigation relative to the latest shooting, wherein three people were shot, and Jasmin was killed. I do not want her death to be in vain. To my knowledge, no one has been contacted relative to witnesses to the murder. Detectives, we are waiting.