FULL INTERVIEW: Trying to figure out a solution to recent acts of violence among youth

CASPER, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) – Following the murders of 14-year old, Bobby Maher Jr., and 17-year old, Lene’a Brown, family, friends, and loved one say that the time for change is not only now, but it’s overdue.

Y.M.C.A. Sports Director, and former youth pastor, D.C. Martinez, stopped by the Wyoming News Now studio to speak on the recent acts of violence that has left the Natrona County Community searching for answers. The overall feeling within the community is a sense of disbelief, that something like this could even happen in a tight-knit community such as Casper. Many have recently taken the time, to try and figure out a solution, to help the youth, so that other families won’t ever have to feel what Brown and Maher’s family continues to experience.

Following Maher’s death, an organization was built called the “Blue Heart Collaborative”, with the purpose to unite every youth organization in Casper, unifying their efforts and to maximize their productive youth outreach. Blue Heart Collaborative is preparing for a youth meeting, which will take place on June 7, from 5-7 pm, at the YMCA Fieldhouse, located at 1611 Casper Mountain Road. All are welcome to attend, no matter your age, and present different ideas for future programs, that involve our communities youth.

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