Some Ocean Beach residents and business owners say they’re fed up and frustrated with what they say is an increase in violence and aggressive behavior from homeless people in the area.
Business operators say crime has gotten progressively worse in the area, especially since the pandemic. There's also concern about police officers' ability to enforce the law as well as their overall presence.
“Unfortunately the few times we've called police they’ve not shown up and it's been an issue for us, because I feel like, who are we supposed to call if they don’t show up?" wondered Saltzman. “The city needs to take control of the situation. Todd Gloria, Jen Campbell — This is lawlessness. It’s out of control," Boethel said calling out San Diego's mayor and OB's city council representative.
Boethel, a nurse anesthetist, said he's unable to work after injuring his hand during the fight. He spoke to NBC 7 Wednesday donning an Idaho hat, which is where he said he plans to move.San Diego Police Department Lt. Adam Sharki sent NBC 7 the following statement: “We understand why this incident is distressing to our community. The video is difficult to watch. The San Diego Police Department will continue to quickly respond to calls for service and work proactively to keep our neighborhoods safe. This is an active investigation. While the suspects in this attack currently remain at large, our detectives have identified persons of interest and are working to build a case against those involved.
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