CINCINNATI — Youth violence has been at the top of many people's minds in Cincinnati lately. In fact, it's something we've tried to seek solutions for through community conversations .

On Saturday at Cincinnati Fitness & Boxing, the main message from adults to kids was to put the gloves up and the guns down.

The event was organized by Congressman Greg Landsman and community partners in an effort to address youth violence.

"It's another thing they can do that's good to avoid some of the bad stuff," Landsman said.

Landsman said he hopes the event can teach kids that being in the gym is a healthy outlet for their frustrations in life.

Cincinnati gym hosts event to address youth violence through boxing

He also hopes parents understand that kids sometimes need to be pushed toward those

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