Monroe Dispatch - No Struggle, No Progress

An alleged weekend shooting has residents on edge on Alabama St. in Monroe, LA. According to sources, a boyfriend was shot one day, and the girlfriend was beaten and shot the next day. Sources allege that the boyfriend came to the door when the doorbell rang, answered the door, and was allegedly shot. The next day, the girlfriend answered knocks at the door when she was beaten and then shot. It’s a scary time, especially when supposedly no one saw any of this suspicious violence. Many throughout the city are really afraid now, especially after dark. Be very vigilant around your homes and when out in public. There is a B.A.L.M. in Monroe is 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, Clergyperson 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.