Community Leaders In Boston Call for Unity And Peace

Dozens of political, religious and community leaders in Boston have signed on to a statement calling for unity and peaceful demonstrations in response to a grand jury's decision not to indict a Missouri police officer in the fatal shooting of an unarmed black teenager.

The statement released by Mayor Martin Walsh's office also called for a meaningful discussion of racial disparities that will lead to lasting change. It came in advance of a community meeting held Tuesday night at the Twelfth Baptist Church in the city's Roxbury neighborhood.

Walsh and Gov.-elect Charlie Baker were among those who attended the forum.