Residents of a typically safe neighborhood in Oakland's Laurel District are looking to hire private security to patrol their streets.
OAKLAND -- Violence is plaguing a typically safe neighborhood in Oakland's Laurel District. Residents of a typically safe neighborhood in Oakland's Laurel District say that they're seeing more gun violence as crime has increased in recent months. They feel unsafe and unheard. Now they're looking to hire private security to patrol their streets.The neighborhood block captain shared surveillance footage with KPIX of a shooting at the corner of Georgia Street and Laurel Ave.
Her family declined an on-camera interview but said burglars tried to break into the house twice this year. They screamed and scared the thieves away both times. The carjacking victim said she is afraid to live in Oakland and is moving out.'I would like to see more police officers , which I understand is going to improve. But I think it's taking way too long,' said neighbor and Oakland native Carl Searway.
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