MANSFIELD, Ohio — Even though two arrests have been made following a deadly shooting in Mansfield on Sunday, local leaders said it’s a bit unsettling.

Meanwhile, two neighbors, who did not want to go on camera, said they too are concerned for their safety, especially with children in the area.

“Gang mentality and gang activity is a big concern that people don’t know that’s happening in towns our size and smaller,” said Mansfield Councilman Aurelio Diaz. “We’re tired of seeing kids just die, so I think courage is starting to be pretty prominent.”

Diaz represents Ward 5.

This is the same area where authorities said 18-year-old Ja’Myrion Hobbs was shot and killed this past Sunday, making this Mansfield’s first homicide of the year.

Yet thanks to the community’s quick response, Assistan

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