![]() He had given us hope, and now many felt lost. ![]() On top of an already difficult situation, we had just lost our beloved Storefront Deputy, someone many looked up to and regarded as a change maker in our community with his compassionate community policing model. While the level of violence was analogous to many other surrounding areas, many residents and businesses had seriously considered moving out of the area, the tension and anxiety was palpable and online discussion was exploding. Older gentleman over her right shoulder nods in agreement. ![]() One woman is overheard mentioning “it’s a good thing it’s still light outside, or I wouldn’t have came. West Hill residents pour single file into the basement for a community meeting called to address the growing concern for public safety in the wake of a recent spike in gun violence – including one memorable incident where two groups exchanged dozens of rounds across the main street, injuring six. Fade in: Interior, Skyway VFW, late July.
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