Mayor Ginther calls on community to stay vigilant after a violent weekend in Columbus

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Violence marred the past weekend in Columbus. Across multiple incidents, five people were killed and several others injured.On a sunny Monday morning, Columbus

Armstrong Williams takes on the news of the week and asks the questions you want answered. Don't miss our weekly town hall.ABC 6's Bob Kendrick sat down with Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther on Monday morning following a violent weekend for the city. Violence marred the past weekend in Columbus . Across multiple incidents, five people were killed and several others injured.

On the eve of his State of the City address, Ginther urged citizens to watch out for each other and law enforcers as well. The week also starts with an article from the New York Times highlighting Columbus' challenges with gun violence. The mayor said it shows the nation what he and other big city mayors are up against.

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