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Youth Violence Commission working to combat violence in Indianapolis

Local teens concerned about violent Labor Day holiday weekend.

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.

By: Troy Washington

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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