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Rally Held to "Stop the Violence"

315 views · Published 15 October 2012 · 1:39 · Indexed 22 October 2026

Channel: WTVC NewsChannel 9 · 2012 · News & Politics

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By: Drew Bollea  Deadly violence has plagued Chattanooga's East Side recently. ON Friday, members of the community took to the streets in an attempt to put an end to the brutality. The message of the day was loud and clear. "stop the violence," shouted dozens of people standing at the intersection of Main Street and Dodds Avenue in Chattanooga.Its been a week since Ericka Holmes was told her son, Monterius Rollins, 18, had been shot and killed. "He really belonged to the community because If you knew me, then you knew him," said Holmes who was attending the rally to inspire others.Rollins is the most recent victim of violence in the East part of town. He was the inspiration for the "Stop the Violence" rally."It's not just about my child," said Holmes addressing the crowd, "but I appreciate you all so much.""We can't save everyone at one time," said Holmes, "but if each one of us try and save one person, then that's a small difference."Terri Holmes is Rollins' aunt and an area teacher. In the classroom, she encourages peaceful resolutions to problems."Can you come face to face with a boy, man, girl or woman and say what you need to say and squash it without violence," said Terri Holmes.It's this message that was the purpose of the signs and positive support at the rally."Stop the violence, " people continued to yell, "pray for the youth."Rollins' funeral service will be held 11am Saturday, at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church.

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