RESIDENTS of Phase One, Powder Magazine, Cocorite, say they are once again living in fear, bracing for another shooting as criminal and illegal activity resurfaces around Building F and police patrols that once brought a sense of safety have significantly declined.

The community remains deeply traumatised by the May 4, 2024, mass shooting that left four people dead and eight others wounded, an incident residents say still haunts daily life.

More than a year later, they claim conditions are deteriorating, with loud, explicit music, alleged illegal occupancy and suspected criminal activity becoming increasingly visible, while police presence has faded.