After two people died in at least 15 Antioch shootings in September, the mayor is seeking funds for long-term assistance from outside law enforcement agencies. But some are asking why this isn't coming sooner.
J.R. StoneAfter a violent September, Antioch Mayor Lamar Hernandez-Thorpe is seeking funds for long-term assistance from outside law enforcement agencies.After a violent September in Antioch, Mayor Lamar Hernandez-Thorpe says he will seek to have the city council approve $500,000 in funds for long-term assistance from outside law enforcement agencies.
"Let me applaud the mayor for doing his best in trying, putting his best foot forward in order to address the problem," Owens said. "This is a systemic issue within certain pockets of the community within the city of Antioch."Owens' wife Shantell is hopeful that the requested funding will help, but questions why this request didn't happen many months ago when a racist police officer texting scandal dramatically changed staffing numbers.
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