A group of rival crews shot up a funeral procession in Washington, leaving one dead and two injured. Untold innocent bystanders are caught in cross fire intended to settle beefs. Gang activity has also shaken cities around the world from Chicago to Capetown, South Africa.
What’s being done to combat this problem? FullyConnected.com looks at funding over the years, efforts by leaders such as President Obama to control guns and various initiatives — those that seem to work and others that didn’t. This will be an ongoing, multi-part series. We will seek to involve at-risk youth who will compile video diaries. How better to see it up close and personal than employing teen journalists who are close to the action.