Counselors and Parents Urge Action as Teen Gun Violence Rises in Lafayette
Teen gun violence is becoming a significant concern in Lafayette, with community leaders and families noting a troubling rise in incidents involving young people.
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)- At the Girard Park Recreation Center, community leaders held an event aimed at curbing teen gun violence in Acadiana. News 10 caught up with the organizer of the event, Ken Carmouche, who said the teen gun violence in Acadiana has become an epidemic. "We took an effort…
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford University is participating in the nationwide 'Enough Plays to End Gun Violence' project, showcasing plays written by teenagers to address gun violence, tonight at 7 p.m. in Cheek Theater. The event, which began in 2019, involves over 60 organizations, including universities, high schools, churches, and…
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- The Lafayette community came together Saturday to commemorate "Nick Day," a heartfelt event honoring the life and legacy of Nicholas Alfred, who life was tragically lost to gun violence three years ago. According to Nick's mother, Jessica Duger, he sacrificed his own safety to protect others.…