“There was a lot of bars in that area, and a lot of the bars went away because they're doing a development,” Bragdon said. “It made that area a little bit quieter... Less lights, less people."“I mean, I feel like it’s safe in some areas,” Gonzalez said."I feel like there's danger everywhere, you know?"
Singleton said it was an unfortunate isolated incident and while it will not stop him from going to bars in the district, he said he will be more cautious. Throughout the years, numerous security cameras and officers have helped keep eyes on the popular entertainment district. According to a city report issued by city manager, David Cooke, crime in the West 7th district increased by 15% from January to October 2022 in comparison to the same months in 2021.