DETROIT (WXYZ) — A U.S. Senate candidate's call for National Guard troops in Detroit has sparked debate among residents and city officials about whether military intervention is needed to address crime in the Motor City.

Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers claimed Detroit was the second most violent city in the country and urged Mayor Mike Duggan to call in the National Guard during a recent video statement.

Watch Tiarra Braddock's video report: Mike Rogers says Detroit mayor should reach out to Trump to deploy National Guard

"The mayor of Detroit outta be calling the president right now," Rogers said.

Rogers defended his proposal, describing the potential deployment as assistance rather than occupation.

Watch the recent video statement below: Web extra: Mike Rogers says Mike

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