Following Recent Teen Violence, Community Leaders Host Mental Health and Gun Violence Prevention Event

Jun 11, 2026

Keshawn's Korner Block Party flyer

As Tampa Bay communities continue to face recent cases of teen violence and the growing youth mental health crisis, Keshawn’s Korner and the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County (JWB) are bringing families together for a day focused on prevention, healing, and hope.

The free, family-friendly 3rd Annual Six Thirteen Community Block Party on Saturday will provide mental health and suicide prevention resources, wellness activities, community support services, and a special panel discussion on teen gun violence prevention.

The event’s name and date honor the memory of 19-year-old Keshawn Fuller, who died by suicide on June 13, 2023. Following his death, his family founded Keshawn’s Korner to connect families with mental health resources and support.

The community conversation comes at a critical time following several recent incidents of teen gun violence across the Tampa Bay area, including the shooting death of a 14-year-old St. Petersburg teen. The need for this event is clear: nearly one in four teens have seriously considered suicide or reported making a suicide plan.

WHAT: 3rd Annual Six Thirteen Community Block Party focused on mental wellness, suicide prevention, reducing stigma, and connecting families with local resources

WHEN: Saturday, June 13 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Gun Violence Prevention Panel Discussion: 1 p.m. 

WHERE: Lake Vista Recreation Center, 1401 62nd Ave. South, St. Petersburg, FL 33705

WHO:

  • Event Organizers:
    • Ricquesha Fuller, Founder of Keshawn’s Korner and Keshawn’s mother
    • Marlaina Satcher, JWB Children’s Mental Health Initiative
    • Jerome Kynard, JWB Fatherhood Initiative

  • Panelists and Moderator:
    • Maress Scott – Gun violence prevention advocate who turned personal tragedy into purpose after losing his son to gun violence in 2019.
    • B.J. Daniels – Former NFL player, Super Bowl champion, and mental health advocate focused on resilience and overcoming adversity.
    • Brian Lamar Stokes – Therapist and social worker dedicated to strengthening the mental wellness of men, families, and communities.
    • Antonio Brown – Community leader and founder of The Competitive Readers Coalition, empowering youth through literacy, mentorship, and education.

For more information, view the flyer or visit KeshawnsKorner.org.