The Paris Avenue naming will honor the life of a young murder victim and highlight the Paris Project to “Break the Silence". This Silence among witnesses to crime (the "no snitch" rule) allows violent crime and public street drug sales to flourish in certain parts of South St. Pete.

Better police tactics and more cooperation from residents have contributed to a 45% reduction in homicides.

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