He overcame his criminal past to help stop violence on Baltimore’s streets. His arrest reveals the job’s fragile balance
- Posted on June 14, 2026
- By CNN
- 1 Views
- 1 min read
He overcame his criminal past to help stop violence on Baltimore’s streets. His arrest reveals the job’s fragile balance
Antoine Burton was highly respected in his Baltimore community, even before he became what is known as a violence interrupter – a job in which he mediated numerous conflicts and connected people with resources to address what are often the root causes of violence.
