Local nonprofits speak on string of violence in the city [Video]

DES MOINES, Iowa — Three nonprofit groups call on different corners of the community to address the growing violence in Des Moines.

FOCUSS, Hip-Hope and Urban Dreams held a press conference today asking law enforcement, legislators and regular citizens to come together to combat the issue.

Today, the mothers of two victims from last week’s Ingersoll shooting came forward to share their stories with the community hoping it will ignite change. 

Calvetta Berry’s daughter still has a bullet in her stomach after falling victim to the recent shooting on 28th Street and Ingersoll Avenue.

“She’s having a lot of trauma,” Berry said. “I am also having a lot of trauma because there’s been shootings ever since and even before there’s been shootings. Every time I get the phone …