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Tyree Smith would have been 17-years-old on Monday, but the teen was shot and killed waiting at the bus stop four months ago.

All of the mayoral candidates say reducing the city's crime rate is a major priority.

JCPS Superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio says the proposal would call for a total of 30 school safety officers to be hired and trained to start in the fall

The support comes after a teen was killed waiting for a bus in Sept., 2021

Safety is always a topic of conversation when it comes to Jefferson County Public Schools.

Tyree's mom, Sherita Smith, and his stepdad, Eric Shirley, said police told them Wednesday two people were arrested in connection to their son's death.

Tyree Smiths family expressed gratitude this week after Louisville police arrested and charged two juveniles in the September bus stop shooting.

Smith says it was her faith that allowed her to be patient and wait for that day to come.

Now that Tyree Smith's alleged killers have been arrested, community leaders returned to the very bus stop where he died, optimistic that someone is being held accountable.

Robert Hood, 33, was found guilty of one count of murder (domestic violence) and one count of first-degree fetal homicide, according to court records.