El Paso residents urge action on squatter crisis in Magoffin Ave neighborhood

EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14/CBS4) — Residents of Magoffin Ave in El Paso are calling for action as squatting and transient issues escalate in their neighborhood.

Perla, a resident who wished to remain anonymous, described the situation as worsening over the past seven to eight years, with homeless individuals occupying abandoned homes and vehicles, leading to theft and disrespect for the community.

The property at 1306 Magoffin Ave, taken over by squatters, is set for demolition after being condemned by the city due to its decaying structure…

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