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Talk @ 10: Stopping gang-related violence
Posted: 11.30.2010 at 9:25 PM
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The death of a 20-month-old is becoming a rallying point to stop gang violence in the city.

The Syracuse Police Department says it's gang task force is a big part of fighting that battle.

In the past seven years, more than 100 suspected gang members have been arrested. Officers know there are still a lot more out there.

The task force uses local, state, and federal law enforcement officials.

Prosecutors use federal racketeering laws, breaking up street gangs by treating them like organized crime.

How should gang-related violence be stopped? Will the toddler's death serve as a rallying point? Share you thoughts and tune in for the Talk @ 10 on the CW 6 News at 10.

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