'Unity Walk' Looks To Bring Community Together In A Stand Against Violence

DETROIT (WWJ) -- Hundreds of victims' families are expected to gather on Detroit's east side on Saturday for what is being called a Unity Walk against violence.

One of the organizers is Jennifer Stalker of Grosse Pointe, whose 16-year-old daughter Paige was shot and killed last December as she sat in a car with other teens in a crime that remains unsolved.

"We do expect thousands of people there," Stalker said. "We have over 150 families coming from Crime Stoppers alone. They're all going to be carrying pictures of their loved ones, just joining with us. The citizens and the community are just going to continue to stand up for what's right."

The walk down Mack Ave. -- from Cadieux to Alter -- is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. and anyone is welcome. Among those scheduled to attend are Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and Police Chief James Craig.

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"We need to stand up in unity," Stalker said. "It's difficult to go through this, but I think we are making a difference."

Stalker, along with the family of 22-year-old Christina Samuel of Detroit -- who was also shot and killed in Detroit in December -- started a group called Save Our Children's Future while looking to turn their personal tragedies into a safer community.

Stalker said that since she lost her daughter, she's been trying to channel her energy and emotions into making a difference.

"It's going to be a wonderful, sunny day and we would certainly like the support," Stalker said.