I spent the day in Los Angeles' most dangerous neighborhood that is riddled with crime - here is what it is REALLY like

I spent the day in Los Angeles' most dangerous neighborhood that is riddled with crime - here is what it is REALLY like YouTube creator Drew Binksy spent a day on Skid Row in Downtown Los Angeles The area is known for its rampant drug use, homelessness and general danger RAED MORE: Downtown LA slammed as 'third world' as shocking video By Emily Lefroy For Dailymail.Com Published: 21:36, 29 August 2024 | Updated: 22:01, 29 August 2024 e-mail View comments With rows of tents, trash littering the sidewalk and stories of violent crimes, Skid Row's reputation as one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in America is well documented. 'Prison is much better than this,' declared a 70 year-old man, who has been homeless since 2004 and calls Skid Row home.

The man is just one of thousands of people who live on Skid Row which is home to one of the largest homeless encampments in the country as well as being one of the most notorious and dangerous neighborhoods in the United States. YouTube creator Drew Binksy spent a day on Skid Row with an organization called Midnight Mission, seeing first hand the devastating violence and spiraling mental health crisis that consumes the entire area. Drew was led by Midnight Mission volunteers Heidi and Dante, who help conduct regular welfare checks on vulnerable people living on the streets, as well as food, medical care and shelter.

YouTube creator Drew Binksy spent a day on Skid Row to see first hand the devastating violence and spiraling mental heal.