CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) – Members of the Canton community gathered Wednesday night to advocate for justice in honor of slain gun violence victims.

Loved ones of the victims shared the same pain and frustration because some cases are unsolved. Some said years have gone by, and nothing has been done to bring justice or closure for them.

State Rep. Lawrence Blackmon (D-District 57) said he was at the scene of a shooting that happened the night of the primary runoff. He said something must change before matters get worse.

“We have to get our streets in order, and we have to get these families some justice. We have to give people some answers as to why these homicides have not been solved. Now, we have 12 plus unsolved homicides in a five year span in a very, very small town,” Blackmon said.

Some said they’re are frustrated with elected officials, as well as those who refuse to speak up on the cases.

“The killer could be walking around saying, ‘Hey,’ and you don’t know. Just like for my uncle, they saying someone from his childhood killed him,” said Gabrielle Flemming, who lives in Canton.

Canton neighbors plan to attend the next Board of Aldermen meeting to demand answers from city officials.