U.S. Attorney’s Office Partners with City of Detroit to Gather for a Community Huddle and Peace March as Part of the One Detroit Partnership

DETROIT – As part of the One Detroit Violence Reduction Partnership, United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison and One Detroit partners, local community organizations, and state and federal law enforcement agencies will gather for a Community Huddle and Peace March on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at 3pm starting at Mike’s Fresh Market located at 14383 Gratiot Avenue, Detroit, Michigan.

The peace march is part of the One Detroit Violence Reduction Partnership, a targeted strategy aimed at reducing gun violence in Detroit’s neighborhoods with the highest incidence of violent crime – Detroit’s 8th and 9th Precincts. The strategy has three components—enforcement, prevention, and reentry. One Detroit is a coalition of community and law enforcement partners working together to develop and execute the best strategies to reduce violent crime.

During the peace march, One Detroit partners will report on the results of the summer enforcement strategy while in the community and walk with residents in the name of peace. Other activities include yoga and mindfulness sessions and other community bonding experiences.

Residents in the 9th Precinct, as well as residents citywide, are welcome and encouraged to attend the march.

Media is welcome to attend the event and should contact Gina Balaya at Gina.Balaya@usdoj.gov or contact her directly at (313)226-9758.