Oak Ridge Police increase patrols in Scarboro neighborhood after block party shooting
The shooting occurred at a block party around S. Benedict Avenue in the early hours of May 25. Nine people were shot and one person was stabbed. All ten victims survived.
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Smith said in a statement to 6 News that the Oak Ridge Police Department has increased its presence in the Scarboro area in response. Officers are conducting regular drive-throughs and foot patrols in the area. Smith said the goal is to both deter further violence and engage with community members to build community trust.
ORPD command staff met with local faith and community leaders as well as NAACP members to discuss ongoing efforts and future steps.
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'We urge residents to speak with our officers—whether it's to share information, voice concerns, or simply to connect,' Smith said. 'Public safety is a shared responsibility, and we are here to reduce the incidence and fear of crime in Oak Ridge.'
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