Kalamazoo Community Marches Against Gun Violence

About 200 people march in Kalamazoo to protest gun violence, despite a report showing overall violent crime is down. This rally responds directly to recent shootings, including the tragic death of 21-year-old Marktavion Perry-Bennett, who was killed on April 24. Members of his family attended the event to honor his memory and call for community change.

Among the participants, Kelola White shares her personal grief after losing her brother to gun violence. She urges younger generations to respect life, highlighting the irreversible consequences of such actions. The suspect in Perry-Bennett’s death has been arrested and charged with open murder, underscoring the urgent need for community discussions around safety and prevention.

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