Businesses in Midtown push for safer streets after shooting on August 11

Businesses on Speedway and Swan are fighting for safer streets following the Sunday, Aug. 11 shooting that left four people injured.

At Dwight’s Glass & Tint, following KGUN 9’s coverage of the shooting, Manager Daniel Calderon said a Tucson Police officer went to the shop recommending he file to get a “No Trespass” protection.

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He described the “No Trespass” protection as a way to keep trespassers out of the parking lot of the business after hours. The owner of Dwight’s filed the paperwork to get the assistance, and was told to call directly to 911.

He said he had to make a call the first weekend after the shooting as the crowds started gathering outside. This wasn’t the first time, he said, where they tried to prevent the crowds from growing into his shop’s parking lot.

When asked what happened after the call was made, he said, “Absolutely nothing.” He added this was the same response he saw in previous attempts.

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