By Rachael Dunlap
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Dallas, TX – In Arlington tonight, police, school and city officials will meet with parents to look for solutions to gang violence. The town hall summit follows the September shooting of a 19-year old gunned down during a backyard party. It was the city's fifth-gang related slaying this year. Police have said they're concerned gangs are increasingly resorting to violence to resolve disputes.
Arlington Councilmember Robert Rivera says the community needs to prevent further escalation.
"There have been significant graffiti taggings, there have been acts of violence in the area. So all these things collectively add up to crime. It needs be addressed and it is in the best interest to address the problem sooner than later," said Councilman Rivera.
Arlington's meeting tonight on youth and gangs begins at 6:30, in the Seguin High School Auditorium on Silo Road.