My arm is still healing and the fear in this neighborhood remains palpable every time we step outside our front doors. I have been spending my evenings talking to neighbors who are afraid to walk their own pets because they worry about another encounter with Brutus. We deserve to feel safe in our own backyards again.

Seeing this level of support confirms that our neighborhood fears are valid and my own worry for our safety is shared by many of you. It is a relief to know that so many neighbors refuse to accept these violent encounters as the new normal for our street.