Community rallies in Toronto to call for end to gun violence
Global News
There was a loud call for an end to gun violence in downtown Toronto on Saturday as a coalition of organizations came together to march.
There was a loud call for an end to gun violence in Toronto as a coalition of organizations came together for a march Saturday.
Organizers said the gathering was a chance to send a strong message to upper levels of government and communities to take action.
“To spread the message of awareness that things have gotten way out of control in the city,” said Marcell Wilson, the founder of One by One Movement.
The rally comes one month after the death of JahVai Roy, eight, who was struck and killed by a stray bullet while sleeping in his bed in his North York apartment.
His mother, Holly Roy, says she’s making sure her voice is heard — for him.
“I’m still very numb, I miss my son and this is why we’re here today,” she said.
“They’re taking our loved ones … and we need to come together because this shouldn’t happen to anybody.”
Toronto police announced just days ago the arrest of a 16-year-old suspect, who has been charged with first-degree murder and five firearms offences.
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