NYC Deputy Mayor on Chinatown Hit-and-Run and Officer Shooting

Chinatown Hit-and-Run Tragedy

• 💔 Kaz Daughtry expresses devastation over the hit-and-run incident in Chinatown, where two innocent people, a cyclist and a pedestrian, were killed.
• 🚗 The stolen rental car was traveling at excessive speeds, and the individuals responsible had requested lawyers.
• ⚠️ Two firearms were recovered from the vehicle, and the investigation is ongoing.

Accountability and City Policies

• ⚖️ Daughtry addresses criticism regarding individuals with prior offenses being on the streets, emphasizing that the Mayor follows existing laws and does not create them.
• 🏛️ He clarifies that the Mayor is not part of the City Council and respects the legal process, wanting those who commit serious felonies to serve their time.

Border Patrol Officer Shooting

• 🚨 The discussion shifts to the shooting of a border patrol officer by an undocumented immigrant, highlighting cooperation between city and federal governments on criminal investigations.
• 🗓️ A timeline is provided: the individual entered the US in April 2023, received a deportation notice in November, was arrested twice with warrants for domestic violence and failure to appear in court, and subsequently committed robbery and stabbing incidents in the Bronx.
• 🚨 Further escalation occurred with an armed robbery and theft of guns and jewelry in Boston in February 2025.

Sanctuary City Laws and Immigration

• 💬 Daughtry explains that while many migrants contribute positively to New York City, a small percentage commit crimes and victimize residents.
• 📜 He strongly supports Mayor Adams' proposed amendments to sanctuary city laws, specifically for criminal migrants.
• ✅ The goal is to allow migrants to utilize city services and report crimes, but those who commit serious offenses should serve their time in Rikers and then be deported.
• 🤝 The Deputy Mayor stresses the importance of apprehending and processing individuals who cross the line into criminal activity.