Voices Around Town Voices Around Town (October 01, 2004)

Do you think Mountain View has a gang violence problem?

Asked in Downtown Mountain View. Photos and interviews by Huong C. Pham.

"Yes, because just the other day, a kid pulled out a blade on two cops because he was upset about the killing that just happened."
Elizabeth Barajas, Mountain View (Alta Vista High School student)

"I just moved here three months ago, so I don't really know. So far, I think Mountain View is a pretty peaceful town."
Nadine Taylor, Mountain View

"Well, I guess there could be. I haven't heard anything like this for a long time except for the recent incident. You only need one shooting to create a problem. But it's not as bad as other cities."
Nicolette Bocalan, Mountain View

"I don't see it. I live on the border of Mountain View and Sunnyvale. I don't think it's a city with gang violence."
Roger Hayes, Mountain View

"No, because I think it's more in other cities like San Jose and Palo Alto."
Robbie McKay, Mountain View

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