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Justice walk for slain 10-year-old Makiyah Wilson aimed to deter future shootings

Six people have been arrested in connection with Makiyah's murder.
Credit: Wilson Family
Makiyah Wilson celebrates her 10th birthday, just days before she was shot and killed by four masked men. (provided by her family)

WASHINGTON -- It has been four months since 10-year-old Makiyah Wilson was shot and killed.

Every month since the loss the community marches for justice.

The crowd marched from the scene where Makiyah was killed to her school.

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Makiyah's grandmother, Pandora Wilson wanted to following statement to be public.

"I strongly believe that we as a community have to stop protecting people who have no respect for life. We are not doing ourselves any justice by remaining silent and allowing people to kill our kids with no remorse. I pray that one day they will realize how beautiful and precious life is, words can't describe the pain my family and I feel losing my grandbaby. Please, please stop killing each other in the name of revenge because y'all only leave your love ones and everyone else with heartache and pain

No one wins."

Six people have been arrested in connection with Makiyah's murder.

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