Ed, it’s a damn shame that we have to live in fear in this city. I was very protective of my daughter. All I can say is that I am very sorry for the people who lost their loved one.

Sympathy

If this tragedy leads to a breakthrough in the fight against gangs in this city, that nice girl’s death won’t be in vain. But the change needs to happen in the ’hood, not at police headquarters. And if the lack of cooperation on this case is any indication, the change ain’t happening. Do you really want the gangs running your lives? Do you really think the cops are a worse enemy?—Ed. Note