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Public Statement on Sept. 2023 West Side Shooting

9/21/2023

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We were devastated to learn of the shooting this past weekend during a time when we should be celebrating and uplifting the history, culture, diversity, and contributions of the Hispanic community in our city. Celebrations can happen in many different ways, and how we acknowledge and give visibility to our pride and joy matters. The shooting this weekend was unacceptable and harmful to the families that make up our community. 

The shooting took place in the heart of our West Side community, where families live, work, go to school, play, and worship. Vehicles, homes, and people were impacted by bullets, where families should be safe and comfortable. Families and their children should never fear for their safety, especially during a time of joy and celebration. Our families and community deserve better than this.
As we learn from this incident, we encourage our community members to not sit back and allow violence to escalate in our neighborhoods. Our mission at La Casa de Amistad is to empower the Latino, Hispanic, and immigrant communities through education, culture, and advocacy in a welcoming bilingual environment. It is our role to serve our community through its social concerns and advocate for the changes we need to ensure families are safe and thriving. We encourage anyone with concerns or information around this incident to speak up and invite you to advocate for the safety of our community with us. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Michiana Crime Stoppers at 574-288-STOP. 

La Casa de Amistad thanks the Mayor’s Office and the South Bend Police Department for working with our City’s community organizations and leaders as the investigation continues. St. Adalbert Catholic Church will be hosting a prayer service today, Sept. 20 at 6:30 PM, for anyone who would like to join in solidarity. If you have any other inquiries or comments, please do not hesitate to contact us at 574-233-2120. #LaCasaEsTuCasa


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Quedamos devastados al enterarnos del tiroteo el fin de semana pasado durante un momento en el que deberíamos celebrar y resaltar la historia, la cultura, la diversidad y las contribuciones de la comunidad Hispana en nuestra ciudad. Las celebraciones se pueden llevar a cabo de varias maneras, y es importante cómo reconocemos y damos visibilidad a nuestro orgullo y alegría. El tiroteo de este fin de semana fue inaceptable y perjudicó a las familias que son parte de nuestra comunidad.

El tiroteo tuvo lugar en el corazón de nuestra comunidad del West Side, donde las familias viven, trabajan, van a la escuela, juegan y van a misa. Vehículos, casas y personas fueron impactadas por las balas, donde las familias deberían estar seguras y cómodas. Las familias y sus hijos nunca deben temer por su seguridad, especialmente durante un momento de alegría y celebración. Nuestras familias y comunidad merecen mucho mejor.

A medida que aprendemos de este incidente, animamos a los miembros de nuestra comunidad a no quedarse sentados y permitir que la violencia aumente en nuestras comunidades. Nuestra misión en La Casa de Amistad es empoderar a las comunidades Latinas, Hispanas e inmigrantes a través de la educación, la cultura y la abogacía en un ambiente bilingüe acogedor. Nuestro papel en la comunidad es servir a través de las preocupaciones sociales y abogar por los cambios que necesitamos para garantizar que las familias estén seguras y sean prósperas. Motivamos a cualquier persona que tenga inquietudes o información sobre este incidente a que hable. Les invitamos a defender la seguridad de nuestra comunidad con nosotros. Se recomienda que cualquier persona que tenga información se comunique con Michiana Crime Stoppers al 574-288-STOP.
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La Casa de Amistad agradece a la Oficina del Alcalde y al Departamento de Policía de South Bend por trabajar con las organizaciones y líderes comunitarios de nuestra ciudad mientras continúa la investigación. St. Adalbert Catholic Church organizará un servicio de oración hoy, 20 de septiembre a las 6:30 p.m., para cualquiera que desee unirse en solidaridad. Si tiene alguna otra consulta o comentario, no dude en contactarnos al 574-233-2120. #LaCasaEsTuCasa
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