The Santa Monica community suffered a tragic loss last week when a 15-year-old high school student died at the hands of a suspected gang member. Gang violence continues to plague the Pico neighborhood, and community leaders are grappling with how to address it and prevent future criminal acts.
So this week, Q-Line wants to know: “What suggestions do you have for law enforcement, parents, school administrators and community leaders in preventing gang violence?”
Call (310) 285-8106 before Friday at 5 p.m. and we’ll print your responses in the weekend edition. Please try to limit your comments to a minute or less.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on March 10, 2006. Read the original PDF.