Activists in Baltimore are attempting to promote a murder-free weekend by urging criminals to ditch their guns -- despite the failure of previous community ceasefires to curb violence. "This is a city-wide call, asking Baltimore residents to celebrate life during the ceasefire," the event's website stated. "This ceasefire is the product of Baltimore residents not only being exhausted by homicides, but believing that Baltimore can have a murder-free weekend if everyone takes responsibility." The city has seen 188 murders already this year, more than what was reported by July 2016, The Baltimore Sun reported. Bridgeford and her associates are even prepping for "in case someone gets killed during this ceasefire weekend" by promoting a fundraiser to support families of shooting victims.

Source: Fox News July 19, 2017 17:26 UTC