Community members aim to reclaim Dawson Park after waves of gun violence

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Community members are uniting to reclaim Dawson Park as it has dealt with waves of gun violence.

The City of Portland's Safe Blocks Program and Cascadia Health hosted a gathering in the North Portland park Tuesday in an attempt to strengthen the community after dozens of shots were fired in the area last month.

During a press conference last month, Mayor Ted Wheeler said part of the city's effort for gun violence mitigation would include making the permit...