WATCH: With Violence Up In Louisville, Do You Feel Safe?

By J. Tyler Franklin

Published August 10, 2016 at 5:59 PM EDT

Louisville’s homicide tally is continuing to climb.

So far this year, the homicide rate is the highest it’s been since at least 2006, and gun violence is also at a record high. Tuesday, two people were killed and another injured in a shooting at 26th and Kentucky streets.

I walked down Fourth Street and asked Louisvillians if they feel safe in their community. Here’s what they said:

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