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In juxtaposing the past with the present, the reporter noted a shift in crime dynamics, specifically referencing how crack cocaine and its associated violence gave way to other public health crises, such as the rise of fentanyl. Despite lagging public perceptions of rampant crime, statistical evidence pointed toward a decrease in gang-related violence in the present day compared to the early 1990s. However, societal issues such as homelessness and drug addiction persisted, magnifying ongoing debates about public safety and systemic inequality in urban environments.