After Bush Park shooting, one counselor is addressing gang violence through employment

Just over two years ago, Roberto Muñoz-Soto was shot at Bush’s Pasture Park.

On Friday, June 26, the once shy and quiet teenager spoke in front of dozens of community members, elected officials and friends, at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a food truck that aims to help teens like him leave behind Salem’s gangs through employment and empowerment.

In his speech, Muñoz-Soto said support from the local nonprofit owner who hired him, Sonny Saltalamachia, made…