DC youth talk about rising crime in one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in the city

So far this year, Washington. D.C. has lost 12 bright voices as a dozen children under the age of 18 have been shot and killed. It's more than double the number of kids lost to gun violence just three years ago. 7News I-Team Investigative Reporter Scott Taylor spoke to three children who live in the heart of the District. These kids, all under the age of 15, are part of the community-based group Saving Our Youth in D.C.'s 6th District. Three young minds, with permission from their parents, talking to 7News about the violence in their neighborhood. _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: 7News on Facebook:   / 7newsdc   7News on Twitter:   / 7newsdc   7News on Instagram:   / 7newsdc   Subscribe to WJLA on YouTube:    / @7newsdc   Daily News Playlist:    • WJLA Washington, DC - Daily News   For more information, visit https://wjla.com/ Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: newsdesk@wjla.com Call the Newsroom: 703.236.9480 WJLA is the local ABC affiliate for the greater Washington DC area. From our studios in Arlington, VA ABC7 covers national and local news, sports, and weather. #WJLA #DCNews #7NewsDC #dc #gunviolence #children #voices #interview #ward6 #crime #maryland #virginia #arrests #shooting #impact #community This video and all Sinclair Broadcast Group content archives of local news and sports coverage are available for your use. For more information contact us at contentsales@sbgtv.com