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8-year-old to host peace march to end violence in Indy

Posted at 11:36 PM, Jun 06, 2017
and last updated 2017-06-07 13:53:21-04

INDIANAPOLIS – An Indianapolis 8-year-old has a mission that not many children have – to end city violence.

Reese Hamilton has marched, sent letters to city leaders and handed out meals to the homeless. His next task will involve leading his own march.

He and his mother will lead their second march Saturday at 10th Street and Rural Street starting at 10:30 a.m. to end violence.

You can learn more about Reese’s journey in the video player above.

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