Forney neighbors fight new development amid rise in crime

In North Texas, neighbors in the Gateway Parks subdivision in Forney say rising crime is threatening their safety—and they blame a surge in investor-owned rental homes.

“There are families who say that they can't even go outside and take their kids to play or even leave their garages open because there is a concern that something's going to happen to them,” said resident Nofel Molai.

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One neighbor, who asked not to be identified, said he’s seen it firsthand.

“Just Sunday night, my neighbor's car was stolen. A drug exchange was performed while talking to that neighbor and looking at my cameras to see if we could find anything that would benefit him. Between that, multiple gunshots, cars racing up and down the street,” he said.

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