COLUMBUS, Ohio – There is an “unprecedented” increase in violent crime involving young people across the state, according to Ohio Department of Public Safety Director Andy Wilson.

“The communities that are most affected by this are begging for help with it,” Wilson said.

Wilson and Gov. Mike DeWine (R-Ohio) said there are things that can be done better to stop the unprecedented increases in youth violent crime.

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