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Bad River Community Walks in Healing

Nearly five hundred people walked in peace to honor Jason Pero.
Lauren Leigh,

BAD RIVER, Wis.- Northlanders gathered in unity with aims to heal, walking down US-2 in honor of the 14–year–old boy that died after an officer involved shooting nearly a month ago. “We all need healing, we all need a little work,” Tribal Historic Preservation Officer Edith Leoso said. The walk in remembrance of Jason Pero was put together through positivity…
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Family of Teen Fatally Shot by Officer Speaks Out

The family and community are mourning the loss of the 14-year-old boy involved in a police shooting.
Lauren Leigh,

ODANAH, Wis.- FOX 21 is learning more details about the teenage boy fatally shot by an Ashland County Deputy, family members believe this all could have been avoided. “He was just a kid outside,” cousin Christian Delgado said.  The 14-year-old, identified by family as Jason Pero attended Ashland Middle School. Pero was in the school band and a member of…