“They know the police are not gonna do anything so it’s just a free for all!,” said a Minneapolis woman discussing a homeless encampment located at 28th & Columbus.
2/ “This whole community deserves better.”
She says her calls and emails to Mayor Frey and council members have yet to be returned. pic.twitter.com/4whjag3Nxa
— Liz Collin (@lizcollin) June 3, 2024
Speaking to Alpha News, the woman said she has emailed and called Mayor Jacob Frey about the encampment to no avail. The Minneapolis resident mentioned chemical fires, human feces, overdoses, public masturbation, and assaults when describing the scene.
“When is enough finally ENOUGH?!”
NEW: From the encampment at 28th & Columbus Ave in south Minneapolis.
"They are literally handing out free meth pipes, free tin foil, crack pipes, and free needles right now. I know because I went out there and they literally showed me a care package that everyone is getting." pic.twitter.com/bS8C7KtReM
— CrimeWatchMpls (@CrimeWatchMpls) June 4, 2024
According to neighbors, over a dozen new tents have shown up at the homeless encampment since a different homeless encampment was shut down last week.
“This whole community deserves better!” she added.
