wake-up call for the city.

Pollard said addressing gun violence among young people requires more than one solution. He pointed to mentorship, education and programs designed to give young people positive outlets.

 We have to get to these students individually,  Pollard said.  Give them confidence, a different perspective, give them guidance, mentorship, and love. 

Pollard also said leaders need to examine how young people are gaining access to guns and consider what can be done through state laws.

Organizers say the community also needs more after-school opportunities and safe places for young people to spend time.

Johnson said young people need access to programs before they become involved in situations that could lead to violence.

 Let's make sure we have programs, after-school programs,  Johnson said.

For Warren's family and those who knew him, the goal is to make sure his life - rather than the violence that took it - is what people remember.

Prater said Warren was a good-hearted child who was loved by many.

 That was my baby,  she said.  Long live Paul. 

The people who gathered for the walk say remembering LePaul is only the beginning. Their hope is that the grief surrounding his death will lead to greater community involvement, more resources for young people and action to prevent another family from experiencing the same loss.