Loved ones lost to violence honored at Season of Remembrance event
“Each star on that tree tonight reminds us of the plague of crime that we have in this nation, in this state and in this county,” Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy said. “And it’s unacceptable. Each name that we hear tonight reminds us that our work isn’t done.” (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy said despite the overwhelming grief of losing loved ones to violence, remembering them can bring about a sense of resolve and hope.
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Julia Baker covers Memphis and Shelby County’s law enforcement agencies and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. A lifelong Memphian, Julia graduated from the University of Memphis in 2021. Other publications and organizations she has written for include Chalkbeat, Memphis Flyer, Memphis Parent magazine and Memphis magazine.
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