Elijah Lee, a 10-year-old KIPP Gaston College Preparatory student led a march against child abuse at Centennial Park today.
Between 250-300 participated in the event which the student planned himself.
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Between January of 2016 and March 1 of this year there have been 170 child-related crimes reported in Roanoke Rapids, police Chief Chuck Hasty told the audience.