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\n\tOver the weekend, two Atlanta residents \u2014 18-year-old Deshawn Johnson and Offenders Alumni Association leader Aaron Hines \u2014 were among five who were killed in gun violence<\/a> incidents in the city. Both previously worked with the community-based Rocket Foundation, founded by the rapper Quavo<\/a> in 2022 following the death of Migos member Takeoff<\/a>. In response to the recent shootings and fatalities, Quavo and the Rocket Foundation have launched an emergency trauma therapy fund. <\/p>\n \n\tProceeds from the Therapy Support Fund will benefit young people and families impacted by local gun violence by providing mental health resources. The non-profit is accepting donations. <\/a><\/p>\n \n\t\u201cThe Rocket Foundation is committed to providing real time support for the mental health needs of impacted families and youth,\u201d a statement about the fund reads. \u201cThis fund will provide trauma expert therapeutic services for children and families and support grantee organizations- Hope Hustlers and Offenders Alumni, who are leading frontline community violence intervention efforts to end the cycle of violence, and offer ongoing mentorship and support in affected neighborhoods.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tJohnson attended the foundation\u2019s Rocket Camp as a youth camper in 2024. Multiple others were struck and hospitalized in the shooting, according to Fox 5 Atlanta.<\/a><\/em> Police are investigating the incident, along with others in the area, but have not made any arrests. According to Atlanta Police Captain Jeff Childers, more than 100 shell casings were found at the scene. <\/p>\n \n\tHines \u2014 also known as Coach Ball \u2014 was the recipient of a grant from the Rocket Foundation. A local youth football coach, Hines was honored by hundreds of athletes at a vigil earlier this week. Authorities arrested a 36-year-old man in connection with the murder. \u201cWhat he preached for was peace and blessings. So it\u2019s like, stop, gun violence and all. That wasn\u2019t supposed to happen,\u201d Fox 5 Atlanta<\/a><\/em> reports having heard at the gathering. <\/p>\n