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Somali Youth Gang Violence and Community Response | Minneapolis News
Ramsey County’s sheriff warns of a troubling uptick in violence tied to a small group of Somali youth, with 14 homicides and over 100 shootings linked to gangs in just two years. To combat this, authorities are reaching out to parents, faith leaders, and schools — even partnering with Somali influencers — to raise awareness without stigmatizing the entire community. A major community meeting is set for July 21st in Arden Hills. Meanwhile, Minneapolis Councilmember Jamal Osman criticizes the sheriff’s public framing, urging investment in opportunity over stereotypes, while the sheriff’s office…
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