Ubuntu Collaborative Statement on Recent Community Violence

For Immediate Release

Contact: Anthony Payton

**Email: **Info@ubuntufw.com

Phone: 260-312-7936

Ubuntu Collaborative Statement on Recent Community Violence

Fort Wayne, Ind. (June 4, 2025) — The Ubuntu Collaborative stands firm in its

condemnation of the senseless violence that has scarred our community this past

weekend. The brutal homicide of 86-year-old Alice F. Hall is an unconscionable act that

demands not only our grief but our collective resolve. Mother Hall was a cherished

resident of Fort Wayne, beloved by her family, friends, and neighbors. Her life mattered

profoundly, and her tragic death must not fade quietly into the background.

In addition to this heartbreaking loss, our community is also reeling from the alleged

domestic homicide of 59-year-old Laron Duane Rosse. This tragic event underscores the

urgent need to address the epidemic of domestic violence that continues to claim lives

and devastate families. We call upon our neighbors, local leaders, and support

organizations to come together in solidarity, fostering safe environments and proactive

measures to prevent such heartbreaking incidents in the future.

We have all witnessed the disturbing footage from Pike’s Pub on Friday night. The

violence captured there rightly ignited swift outrage and calls for justice. However, it is

both alarming and disheartening that the equally devastating loss of Mother Hall has

not prompted the same fervor. This disparity forces us to confront a hard truth: our

community must summon equal urgency and accountability for all acts of violence,

regardless of how publicly they unfold.

Violence is unacceptable—whether it occurs in broad daylight or behind closed doors,

whether the perpetrators or the victims look like us or not. The Ubuntu Collaborative

stands on the principle of community betterment, unwavering in the belief that our

responsibility extends to addressing harm no matter its source.

We call upon every member of our community to reflect on this sobering moment. Let it

galvanize us toward unity, courage, and action. We stand in full support of the Allen

County Sheriff’s Office and the Fort Wayne Police Department as they pursue justice

through thorough and transparent investigations.Our hearts grieve, but our spirits remain resolute. Let this be a turning point—where

sympathy evolves into solidarity, and where our collective voice demands not just

justice for some, but justice for all.

The Ubuntu Collaborative