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Article: Residents Fight To Curb Rise in Violent Crimes

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June 24, 1997
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Columbus Times
06-24-1997
Residents Fight To Curb Rise in Violent Crimes

Like other cities its size, Phenix City is now wrestling with the problem of a sharp increase in violent crimes involving youth and young adults. The most recent crime involved the death of a 18-year-old Central High School senior. Mr. Anthony Goodwin, Jr. was found shot to death outside an area church. He had been killed with a single gun shot wound to the head. His death, only added to the growing number of violent crimes that has plagued the city.

Residents wanting to see a change, those looking for a solution, and those who wanted to help came out on Friday, June 13, to Richardson's Civic Center to participate in a ...

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