On January 7th, Victor, a local Salem landscaper and small business owner, was brutally stabbed while doing routine cleanup work near downtown Salem. In this raw, unfiltered interview, Victor walks us through exactly what happened, how he survived, and how the incident has changed the way he views safety, homelessness, and protecting his employees.This conversation isn’t about fear, it’s about awareness. Victor shares his story so others can understand the real risks workers face and why community safety matters for everyone.⚠️ Viewer discretion advised: This episode includes discussion of violence and injury.0:00 – Introduction & meeting Victor0:13 – How the incident first came up at city council0:21 – Where Victor was working that day0:35 – Running a landscaping business & worker safety2:10 – Why Victor always watches his crew’s backs3:20 – Growing safety concerns in downtown Salem4:33 – “I heard you got stabbed” – starting the full story5:00 – The moment things began to escalate6:20 – Face-to-face with the attacker6:47 – Being stabbed multiple times7:15 – Fighting back and surviving8:18 – How help arrived9:18 – Police response and arrests10:47 – Recovery and returning to work11:08 – Message to city and community leaders11:45 – How this affected his family12:30 – Homelessness, safety, and hard realities13:01 – Home invasion story from two years earlier14:54 – Doctors say he was “very lucky”15:07 – Final thoughts on safety and awareness16:05 – Closing remarks