EXCLUSIVE: Skipp Townsend on Daily Shootings in 1988: It Was Normal, But No One Said It Wasn't Healthy

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Skipp Townsend recounted the harrowing reality of life in 1988, where daily shootings were a daunting norm. Fresh out of prison, his reintroduction to life on the streets was tumultuous, marked by near-constant violence. Reflecting on the perilous environment he returned to, Townsend shared his initial thoughts upon release, expressing a grim anticipation of death given the rampant violence. Despite the high risks, Townsend explained his reluctance to leave his neighborhood, likening his comfort there to a fish needing familiar waters to survive. He described this dangerous familiarity as preferable to the unknown of relocating, suggesting a psychological comfort in the midst of chaos.