Monroe Dispatch - No Struggle, No Progress

The shootings continue in Monroe LA where a victim was shot numerous times allegedly on Friday June 16, 2023. Another family has to bear the burden of a loved one being a victim of gun violence for reasons unknown. According to sources, a shooting occurred on Polk Street where a victim is suffering from gun violence. It isn’t the guns that are victimizing people, it’s the persons who have the guns and forever reason this seems the only alternative is to cause the end of someone’s life which has serious family repercussions causing harm to generations. Not only does the victim suffer, others are involved that creates bitterness and hatred which may lead to unforgiveness and bitterness. It’s a dangerous cycle which is too familiar. Hopefully the victim will pull through without serious complications, please pray hard for those families facing gun violence. When will the problem with gun violence be addressed? There are three sides to every story. This was one side of this story. The Monroe Dispatch welcome another or the other side of this story. There is a B.A.L.M. in Monroe a Spiritual solution to a social problem. A B.A.L.M. in Monroe is a collaborative plan that every citizen, elected and appointed official, clergyman and organization can participate in to help improve the image of Monroe while inspiring at-risk males to take more responsibility for their actions and respect the lives of others. A Balanced Approach to Lower the violent crime and murder rate in Monroe LA. Praise God for law enforcement!