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Gulfport summer camp aims to push anti-violence message to kids, teens

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June 13, 2024

www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-06-13 11:16:00

SUMMARY: Efforts to prevent teenage gun violence are being emphasized at the Youth for Tomorrow summer camp in Gulfport, where State Representative Jeffrey Hullum and community leader Janine Casey Handy advocate for early intervention. Hullum stresses the importance of reaching children when they are most impressionable to prevent future violence. Handy, who has dedicated over 20 years to helping children, shares her pain over a recent incident involving teenagers and urges parents to recognize and address their kids' issues. Hullum also commends Gulfport police for their efforts and calls for more free youth programs to keep kids in positive environments.

What is the community doing to prevent teenage gun violence? Police agree it starts at home and it needs to start at an early age.

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-07-05 13:21:19

SUMMARY: In Nashville, a woman expressed her fear in court that her abuser would kill her if released. Despite multiple violent incidents, he was released without informing her or placing a GPS monitor on him. Shortly after, he went missing, prompting the woman's father, Lance, to warn her. Lauren, the victim, stopped responding to messages, and her Life 360 tracker was turned off. Her body was later found brutally beaten in her car at a cemetery. Lance condemned the criminal justice system for its failures. The abuser, Rivers, has a criminal history and is currently in jail on a $1 million bond.

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UPDATE: Murder victim identified, suspect arrested following manhunt in Harrison County

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14 hours ago

July 5, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-07-05 13:20:22

SUMMARY: Welcome to the 4:00 show, I'm Dave Elliot, and I'm Karen Abery. Harrison County coroner Brian Switzer has identified the body found in a vehicle at Wolf River Cemetery as 22-year-old Lauren Johansson from Gulfport. 23-year-old Bryson John Rivers has been charged with her murder and was arrested after a six-hour manhunt. Sheriff Matt Haley stated that deputies spotted Rivers fleeing towards the woods after responding to a welfare concern. Johansson's body was discovered in the vehicle. Rivers is being held on a $1 million bond. More details, including an interview with Johansson's father, will be on WLX News at 6.