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Activists urging gangs to end violence, robberies against essential workers

Activists asking gangs to stop attacks, robberies of essential workers
Activists asking gangs to stop attacks, robberies of essential workers 00:32

CHICAGO (CBS) -- A group of local activists is asking gangs to stop shooting and robbing essential workers like UPS drivers and postal carriers.

A group of community leaders are joining Violence Interrupters Thursday morning to speak about the incidents.

It comes after a 32-year-old UPS driver was grazed by a bullet Tuesday while delivering packages in Humboldt Park at Trumbull and Chicago.

He is recovering.

Some community members are concerned they won't get deliveries because of safety concerns.

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