More Lorain residents are speaking out about the continued violence and issues in their city — issues News 5 has been investigating for weeks now.
"You're going to drive good people [out] who love Lorain and want to stay there," lifelong Lorain resident Jennifer Hunt said.
"Recently there's been hate crimes occurring. Good people. Police are just not taking an interest. They come for two seconds. They leave," she said.
Over the past 3 weeks, we've been in the city several times reporting on homicides, shootings into homes, and issues with violence across Lorain.
One young man brought a gun to school a few weeks ago and told police it was for protection because of the shootings around town.
"Gang activity is big, rampant, running through the high schools," Hunts explained.
She said she and other residents need to see more done about it.
"We've actually had to call probation officers because the police won't do it," she said.
Police haven't been available to address concerns on camera, but we brought them to Councilman Angel Arroyo.
Arroyo said he thinks law enforcement is doing everything they can to address violence within the city but it will take more from its citizens to help report issues.
"I'm calling out to the community to stand up and step up," he said.
