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WRTV's Troy Washington reports. At least 31 of this year's homicide victims in Indianapolis were younger than 20 years old. The violence is taking a toll not only on family members and survivors, but friends and classmates who see the lives of their peers taken senselessly.
Posted at 1:42 AM, Sep 14, 2021
and last updated 2021-09-14 01:42:42-04

INDIANAPOLIS — At least 31 of this year's homicide victims in Indianapolis were younger than 20 years old.

The violence is taking a toll not only on family members and survivors, but friends and classmates who see the lives of their peers taken senselessly. A group of teenagers are sharing with WRTV how they are coping.

WRTV's Troy Washington reports.

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