Atlanta community activists discuss solutions to ending youth violence

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Atlanta police have confirmed that Cameron Jackson, 15, has died. He is one of the six people who were shot Saturday night. Zyion Charles, 12,  died at the scene on Saturday.

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Authorities have confirmed that another teen has died in the aftermath of a shooting near Atlantic Station over the weekend.

Atlanta police have confirmed that Cameron Jackson, 15, has died. He is one of the six people who were shot Saturday night.

Zyion Charles, 12,  died at the scene on Saturday.



No arrests have been made.

In response to youth violence, Atlanta City Councilwoman Keisha Sean Waites is proposing a citywide curfew to combat youth violence.

On Wednesday’s edition of “Closer Look,” CJ and Kelli Stewart, the founders of L.E.A.D. Center For Youth, share their thoughts about the effectiveness of enacting a curfew and discusses other possible solutions to curbing youth violence.