William and Rita Cobb 816 Kanawha Blvd, F., Ste SN Charleston, WV 25301 August 11, 2021 Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin 501 Virginia Street East Charleston, WV 25301 RE: Gunfire Incidents Near 816 Kanawha Blvd East This letter is sent to voice our serious safety concems as residents of $16 Kanawha Boulevard, East, particularly considering the most recent gunfire incidents near our property of August | and August 9, 2021 Since downsizing and moving into this building in April 2019, we have tracked seven (7) different gunfire incidents, all occurring between 2am and 3:30am, after the bars close. Four (4) incidents have happened since March 2021. On August 1, nearly two dozen shots were fired on the parking lot adjacent to our building. With every occurrence, we are alarmingly awakened, only to find the police arriving (in most cases) on scene after the incident has occurred. ‘The solution to this matter is obvious to us. By having active police patrol and presence on the city block encompassing Virginia, Hale, Kanawha Boulevard, and Capitol Sireets during the hours of 1:00am ~ 3:00 am, we would at least have some sense of safety as residents. When we downsized, we wanted to stay in Charleston. Safety has always been high priority for us. Being situated three blocks from police headquarters seemed a reasonable assurance of this. We are not certain of our safety now and whether we want to stay in Charleston. Undoubtedly, this would be an issue of attraction and retention for anyone considering urban dwelling. hborhood concerns. Please feel free to contact us with your plan to resolve our n Sincerely, Rita Cobb William Cobb ce: