CARENCRO, La. — On March 1, an 18-year-old was shot coming off a school bus on Bradford in Carencro. He later passed away, shocking residents.
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"My daughter walked to Carencro Catholic, and believe me, my neighbors made sure that she got to school safe, and when she got back home, they made sure that she entered the house. That's the kind of place I live in," said Elle B., a long-time resident of Bradford Drive. "With everything you hear in the news, you just don't figure that it's going to happen in your town, and I'm here to say that it will happen anywhere."
In response to last week's fatal shooting, several community figures and residents are coming together to put on a two-day street revival to fight against violence.
"Hoping that our kids will turn out. Hoping that our people will come out and be supportive to something that could possibly save a life," said Pastor Lawrence Levy III, an organizer of the event. "If they're concerned about what we're trying to get done, they're very important, and their presence is needed."
The Love All Hate None Community Street Revival began today with a march through the Markridge neighborhood, beginning down Bradford Drive, where the fatal shooting took place. The group chanted phrases, such as "Stop the violence," "No more murder," "Unity in the community" and "Put the guns down."
"What we're here to do today is simply unify not only the city of Carencro and bring some peace to the discomforting hearts with the tragedy that took place on last week, but we are also here to raise awareness and continuously try to fight for a unified community," Levy said.
After the march, the group gathered together at the front of the neighborhood for prayer, worship and words from several speakers, including Carencro Police Chief David Anderson, who said "I need for you to stand behind my department, behind your neighbors, behind your community and behind people like this right here. Help us help you."
The street revival will continue on Sunday with hot dogs and hugs for the community and fun jumps for the little ones.
