💨 Abstract

Nearly 40 teenagers vandalized and looted a convenience store in Northeast D.C., prompting an employee to quit over safety concerns. The store manager, Ibrahim Hossain, felt unsafe due to the incident and ongoing violence in the area, including shootings near his home. Despite espoir initiated by President Donald Trump's announcement to activate the National Guard, some residents, like Tanganyika Hawkins, are skeptical about the timing and potential consequences of increased police presence.

Courtesy: Jimmy Alexander