The ride kicked off from 15th and Diamond streets -- a neighborhood that has seen more than its share of gun violence.
Community leaders, elected officials, and local clergy joined together Saturday for a unique event designed to call attention to the continued bloodshed in Philadelphia.
The focus of Saturday's event was the increasing number of young people victimized by gunfire in Philadelphia over the past few years.Copyright © 2022 WPVI-TV. All Rights Reserved.
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