Double homicide in Silver Spring

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I live there. No it is not a war zone.

As long as you’re comfortable with the level of violence then everything is cool, I guess.

Is there a city with no murders?

Silver Spring is not a “city”.

What amount of murder is acceptable to you?

Silver Spring absolutely is a city. it is the fifth largest city in Maryland in fact.

Who’s the mayor?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I live there. No it is not a war zone.

As long as you’re comfortable with the level of violence then everything is cool, I guess.

Is there a city with no murders?

Silver Spring is not a “city”.

What amount of murder is acceptable to you?

Silver Spring absolutely is a city. it is the fifth largest city in Maryland in fact.

A jurisdiction with a population of 80k is definitely not a city.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I live there. No it is not a war zone.

As long as you’re comfortable with the level of violence then everything is cool, I guess.

Is there a city with no murders?

Silver Spring is not a “city”.

What amount of murder is acceptable to you?

Silver Spring absolutely is a city. it is the fifth largest city in Maryland in fact.

A jurisdiction with a population of 80k is definitely not a city.

It’s an unincorporated census designated place with a population less than Germantown.

[Anonymous]

Not sure what happened but it was not random violence. One the victims had a long struggle with mental illness and run ins with the law per the information being circulated by people who knew him.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I live there. No it is not a war zone.

As long as you’re comfortable with the level of violence then everything is cool, I guess.

Is there a city with no murders?

Silver Spring is not a “city”.

What amount of murder is acceptable to you?

Silver Spring absolutely is a city. it is the fifth largest city in Maryland in fact.

A jurisdiction with a population of 80k is definitely not a city.

Rockville is a city with 67K

[Anonymous]

Not surprised, this is exactly what happens when the county no longer enforces laws and encourages policies that actively destroy communities.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not surprised, this is exactly what happens when the county no longer enforces laws and encourages policies that actively destroy communities.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not surprised, this is exactly what happens when the county no longer enforces laws and encourages policies that actively destroy communities.

This is what happens when the county sells the police station to a private developer.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Not surprised, this is exactly what happens when the county no longer enforces laws and encourages policies that actively destroy communities.

This is what happens when the county sells the police station to a private developer.

Defund the po po works?

[Anonymous]

I live right by this park and have for 15 years. Yes this deeply concerns me - we walk our dog around this park every morning as do many other neighbors. The fact that it happened so early is really scary too - our teens frequent this park and absolutely could have been there. We are also concerned about the seeming uptick in violence in downtown Silver Spring and many businesses moving out because of it. It’s a real shame because pre-pandemic it seemed very safe and thriving.

We moved here because it is more city than suburb - we really really love it and are not considering moving, nor are any of our neighbors that we know. We’re all just really sad and angry that this is happening but do not feel concerned in our daily lives and certainly don’t feel like this is a “war zone.” We’re all going about our lives as usual though yes, we are concerned and really wish something could be done - it is a Silver Spring problem, yes, but also seems like a general city problem as there are similar reports elsewhere. I am not sure where we would pick up and move from our beloved community and friends that doesn’t have these occasional violent and unacceptable issues. I think we all just feel a bit powerless.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I live there. No it is not a war zone.

As long as you’re comfortable with the level of violence then everything is cool, I guess.

Is there a city with no murders?

Silver Spring is not a “city”.

What amount of murder is acceptable to you?

Silver Spring absolutely is a city. it is the fifth largest city in Maryland in fact.

Who’s the mayor?

Not pp
We don't need an extra layer of government. It may not be defined as a city but it feels like one.

Better? It certainly isn't Mt Airy! Not a dig at Mt Airy

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I live right by this park and have for 15 years. Yes this deeply concerns me - we walk our dog around this park every morning as do many other neighbors. The fact that it happened so early is really scary too - our teens frequent this park and absolutely could have been there. We are also concerned about the seeming uptick in violence in downtown Silver Spring and many businesses moving out because of it. It’s a real shame because pre-pandemic it seemed very safe and thriving.

We moved here because it is more city than suburb - we really really love it and are not considering moving, nor are any of our neighbors that we know. We’re all just really sad and angry that this is happening but do not feel concerned in our daily lives and certainly don’t feel like this is a “war zone.” We’re all going about our lives as usual though yes, we are concerned and really wish something could be done - it is a Silver Spring problem, yes, but also seems like a general city problem as there are similar reports elsewhere. I am not sure where we would pick up and move from our beloved community and friends that doesn’t have these occasional violent and unacceptable issues. I think we all just feel a bit powerless.

This is because the government considers DTSS and the immediate surrounds as an easy target on which to force social agendas, while also considering it unworthy of investment to ensure equitable levels of public services. It's close in, but doesn't have the protection/self-determination of incorporated Takoma Park or Chevy Chase on either side. The concentrated wealth in those communities and in Bethesda tends to support protective political influence that inner SS doesn't get.

[Anonymous]

To me, it's a Silver Spring problem. If you look at Rockville which is similar size population-wise, they dont' have double murders.

Or an innocent man walking to his car in the parking garage after dinner with his family murdered:
https://www.fox5dc.com/news/murder-in-downtown-silver-spring-parking-garage-remains-unsolved-one-year-later

Or a shootout on the downtown streets during the day:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2RO7D1-DiA

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I live there. No it is not a war zone.

As long as you’re comfortable with the level of violence then everything is cool, I guess.

Is there a city with no murders?

Silver Spring is not a “city”.

What amount of murder is acceptable to you?

Silver Spring absolutely is a city. it is the fifth largest city in Maryland in fact.

A jurisdiction with a population of 80k is definitely not a city.

80k is more people than the city of Wilmington, Delaware.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:I live there. No it is not a war zone.

As long as you’re comfortable with the level of violence then everything is cool, I guess.

I go there all the time. You are absurd stop gas lighting.

I am more concerned in the parking lot of my local Asian grocery store today with the Mormons pushing their religion on customers.

Or my local Giant, when I go in always a bible thumper bothering people.

Ok hold the phone…did you just say you’re more concerned with parking lot proselytizing than murder in a park? Did I read that right?

Pretty clear that’s not what he said, but also pretty clear that you didn’t start this thread in good faith or with any desire to actually discuss anything.

I am not OP. Can you explain what he said because clearly I’m missing it. That’s why I asked.

You are more likely to die by car and have basic human rights taken away by religion than being murdered.

So I wear a seatbelt and don’t let religious zealots take over our govt. I prevent murders by working to ensure everyone can eat and live.

That is the funniest and most absurd thing I’ve ever read on DCUM. Well done.