Dayton’s Peace Efforts Hit Hard | Dayton News

Dayton’s violence interruption program hit a heartbreaking setback after a fatal shooting on Riverside Drive, forcing a reset of their 183-day streak of no fatal shootings in North Riverdale. Despite the loss, community groups like Felons with a Future rallied with a Saturday cookout, handing out clothes and anti-violence signs to de-escalate tensions and prevent retaliation. Ron Santos, a program leader, acknowledged the disappointment of restarting their progress but celebrated the six months of peace they’d built — underscoring their mission to not just stop, but cure violence. This tragedy reminds us the fight for safety in Dayton is far from over, but the resilience of local organizations keeps hope alive. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9a8459f3791315ed