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Dayton NAACP calls for 30-day ceasefire to curb gun violence
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The Dayton Unit of the NAACP is responding after a surge in gun violence in the community.
There have been several shootings in Dayton since the start of the month, including an officer-involved shooting earlier this week during an anti-gun violence operation.
President of the Dayton NAACP, Derrick Foward, called for a 30-day cease fire in Dayton during a press conference Friday, urging people to put their guns down and stop the violence.
'I'm pleading with the parents, I'm pleading with the grandparents, I'm pleading with the sisters, the brothers, the aunts, the uncles, the cousins, stop killing one another,' said Dr. Derrick Foward, NAACP Dayton Unit president. 'We cannot continue at this rate. Your lives matter.'
Foward also reminded people to comply if they are stopped by police. Residents can file a complaint with the NAACP if there is an issue with the interaction.
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