Community Reclaims Peace After Shooting at Mechanicsville Reunion as Families Demand Action and Support
On August 10, gunfire erupted at the Mechanicsville Reunion near Rosa L. Burney Park, leaving five individuals injured, including Tabatha Colzie's daughter, who remains in critical condition at Grady Memorial Hospital. Despite police presence at the event, community leaders like Mawuli Davis and Lenny Black are now advocating for resources to address crime in the area and are organizing a healing session on August 24 to support those affected by the violence. With no arrests made, concerns about safety and community protection remain high, prompting calls for urgent action to restore peace in Mechanicsville.