SHELBY COUNTY, Tenn. — Residents of southeast Shelby County told local leaders what was on their mind concerning crime at a forum Wednesday night. The meeting was organized by County Commissioner Erika Sugarmon, who says her district is lacking much-needed resources. She hopes the concerns and conversations will lead to change. "We're here tonight because we want to make a difference in our community," said Rev. Darrell Harrington of New Sardis Baptist Church, opening the community forum. Sugarmon said the area's 70,000 residents have been seeing an increase in car thefts by young people. The district's unique location, wedged in between the city and the county, has resulted in a lack of resources. "We need a police substation," she said. "We do not even have a decent park for our families to enjoy over the weekend."Speakers talked about the impact of violence in their neighborhoods. Homeowner shot to death after confronting suspected burglars "This is actually our third funeral," said the mother of 48-year-old Fernando Jones, who was shot and killed two weeks ago off Cutter Mill Road while trying to stop people from breaking into his car. "This is just our story, but there are many stories, there are many stories of lives being taken," she said. The forum hopes to address lives lost and the crime impacting those who remain.Deputy Chief Samuel Hines with Memphis Police said kill switches and stering wheel locks are a good idea to keep cars from being stolen. Hines said the department has expanded its fugitive task force and youth programs and he says projects like Operation Code Zero are working. "We don't take a day off, and we are trying to make the city safe and I think we are beginning to see it," Hines said.