Activists urging gangs to end violence, robberies against essential workers

Activists asking gangs to stop attacks, robberies of essential workers

CHICAGO (CBS) -- A group of local activists is asking gangs to stop shooting and robbing essential workers like UPS drivers and postal carriers.

A group of community leaders are joining Violence Interrupters Thursday morning to speak about the incidents.

It comes after a 32-year-old UPS driver was grazed by a bullet Tuesday while delivering packages in Humboldt Park at Trumbull and Chicago.

He is recovering.

Some community members are concerned they won't get deliveries because of safety concerns.

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