Around 300 people took part in the Atlantic City Peace Walk, today, along Atlantic Avenue from O’Donnell Park to City Hall, organized by the city’s One Neighborhood Evolution Anti-Violence division, in partnership with the Atlantic City Youth Services and Recreation divisions, and other local organizations and groups. After a violent start to 2024 in Atlantic City that saw four homicide investigations to start the year, two of them due to gun violence, the Peace Walk aimed to bring the community together to stand up against violence. This event had been scheduled before this recent string of murders as a proactive approach to reduce violence in Atlantic City, but had to be moved to this date due to inclement weather.
City of Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small, Sr. participated in the walk along with City Councilmembers Aaron ‘Sporty’ Randolph, Kaleem Shabazz, Muhammad ‘Anjum’ Zia, Bruce Weekes and George ‘Animal’ Crouch, plus Atlantic City Police Chief James Sarkos and other members of the ACPD and Atlantic City Fire Department. Additional partnerships for the Peace Walk include the Atlantic City School District, Atlantic City Dolphins, Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City, Empowerment Tools Coalition, ASAP Riders and Gentlemen of the Shore MC.
Video and photos of the Peace Walk are available through this link: https://we.tl/t-
