A once-thriving community in California, is grappling with the alarming rise of crime and violence.
Here is everything you need to know:
- Distressed Resident: Stockton resident Gloria Young expresses distress over the state of her neighborhood, citing shootings, drug deals, and increasing crime as major concerns.
- Recent Shooting Incident: An overnight shooting claimed the life of 56-year-old Bryant Murray. Murray was shot while in the driver's seat of a car and tragically died at the scene.
- Witnessed Violence: Gloria Young's newly installed security camera captured sounds of multiple gunshots, emphasizing the prevalence of violence in her vicinity. She herself has heard and captured on camera illegal activities from her front porch.
- Frustration with Lack of Improvement: Despite reaching out to city leaders, Young remains frustrated with the lack of improvement in her neighborhood. She has taken matters into her own hands by installing security cameras to monitor activities around her home.
- Widespread Concern: A recent survey conducted by the Public Policy Institute of California reveals that violence and street crime are major concerns among Californians. The survey indicates a growing worry among residents, with an increase in the percentage of respondents perceiving violence and street crime as problematic since February 2022.
