A first-of-its-kind group in Union County is taking shape, aiming to help families impacted by gun violence.
UNION COUNTY, N.C. — A new support group for families affected by gun violence has launched in Union County, offering both emotional support and guidance through the justice system.
The first meeting of the Homicide Victims Support group filled a room at Indian Trail Town Hall, where attendees shared names of loved ones lost to gun violence. The effort is a joint partnership between the Union County District Attorney’s Office and Marcus, an organization started by Tina Mosley after the death of her son, Marcus Mosley, in 2020.
“Prior to us establishing this right here, I had to go into Charlotte… or even Raleigh,” Tina Mosley said. “As a grieving mother, it’s so difficult to get the strength to get out of bed.”
Union County District Attorney Trey Robison attended to answer questions about legal proceedings, addressing concerns about case delays.
“There’s no denying it, cases are taking longer to be disposed,” Robison said. “The main reason would be there are not enough court resources, not enough prosecution resources to move the court system any faster.”
Attendees also discussed the issue of teenage offenders not being tried as adults, which one participant described as “a double slap in the face” for victims’ families.
Mosley will face her son’s alleged killers in five separate trials, with the first scheduled for September, nearly five years after his murder.
“It is an incredibly long time, and it’s going to go into six years because we have five different trials,” Mosley said.
The Indian Trail mayor and law enforcement officials also participated in the event, which will be held monthly. Organizers said the meetings are open to anyone, regardless of county residency.
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