TOLEDO, Ohio — Two shooting deaths happened in west Toledo over the weekend.
Neighbors told WTOL 11 this isn't the first time gun violence has been a problem either, they've been dealing with it for at least a year now.
"I'm a Second Amendment advocate. So safe, healthy gun use is one thing. But going out and shooting people like they did last night, that's just not... that's not what it's for. It's for protection, not for murder," said a who lives close to where the shooting occurred, who did not want to be identified.
People living in the neighborhood near Hearthstone Place are tired of the violence and said they see it all too often.
"The last year we've seen an exponential increase," the neighbor said.
They also said violence and trouble in their neighborhood has become so common, like a schedule with most incidents taking place during the hours of 11 p.m. and 2:30 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.
The violence has left people in the neighborhood worried about those closest to them.
“We're just concerned about this neighborhood and the safety of our kids,” the neighbor said.
Loyal Wyse-Campbell was the latest gunshot victim.
WTOL 11 reached out to some of his friends on Facebook who described him as a great, genuine person who loved his family, They said his smile could light up a room.
"We were sitting out on the porch one night and we heard three gunshots. And kid you not, we were looking down at the corner to see where it came from. And not one person there even flinched,” said another neighbor who also did not want to be identified.
The neighbor continued, saying safety is a big concern.
"It takes a village to raise a child. And it looks like around this area, with the type of people going in and out of O'Shea's that there are going to be more people burying their children and raising them. Yeah, it's a problem. And gun violence is a problem."
Wyse-Campbell's homicide is still under investigation by the Toledo Police Department.
According to TPD, there have been more than 30 homicides in Toledo thus far in 2024.
If you have any information regarding the shooting, Call Crime Stoppers at 419-255-1111.