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Springs businessman blames city cuts for crime (access required)

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Published: April 27,2010

Time posted: 9:29 am

Tags: city budget, recession

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A Colorado Springs liquor store owner is blaming city cutbacks for increased crime in a darkened neighborhood, including a fatal shooting. Gaspar Martinez, owner of Ruskin Liquor, says violence in the area has increased since the city turned off a streetlight in front of his business to save money. A 62-year-old man died after he was shot ...





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