VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-30
“They did not want to actually acknowledge that it was gang activity,”
Dr. Ronald Gates · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-30
Dr. Ronald Gates expressed frustration over Asheville city leaders refusing to acknowledge gang activity.
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