NEWS
‘Protect the Zone:’ Community demands action after child, teen killed at Detroit park
Community leaders and advocates in Detroit have launched the "Protect the Zone" campaign following the tragic shootings of 4-year-old Samir Grubbs and 18-year-old Daviyon Shelmonson-Bey at a local park. The initiative focuses on preventing violence in neighborhoods, schools, and parks by engaging community members, especially youth, in positive summer programs. Organizations involved in the campaign, like Force Detroit and New Era Detroit, criticize state lawmakers for inadequate funding for community intervention and urge residents to speak out against violence.