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Memphis Allies’ mission to reduce gun violence will take time and patience

By , Daily Memphian Updated: March 06, 2023 4:18 PM CT | Published: March 06, 2023 4:00 AM CT

It’s difficult to measure success when there’s no way to quantify violence that doesn’t occur, but those behind the Memphis Allies initiative believe their lofty goals are worth the effort.

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Don Wade

Don Wade

Don Wade has been a Memphis journalist since 1998 and he has won awards for both his sports and news/feature writing. He is originally from Kansas City and is married with three sons.

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