Marion County public safety officials plan new team to address rising gang, youth violence 

Marion County leaders are calling for a multi-agency team to address youth and gang violence, reacting in part to a recent review that found shootings across the county had more than tripled over the past decade.

County Sheriff Nick Hunter said at a public meeting Thursday afternoon that such a team should focus on “everything from mentorship to enforcement.”

County officials envision forming a group similar to an existing Child Abuse Review Team, which includes…