NYC Mayor Adams on Brooklyn Mass Shooting: Gangs Involved, Illegal Guns Flow

Response to Brooklyn Mass Shooting

• 🚨 Mayor Eric Adams addressed a deadly mass shooting in Brooklyn, stating there is reason to believe gangs were involved.
• 🎯 The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are seeking public assistance to identify those responsible and bring them to justice.

Focus on Illegal Guns and Gangs

• 🔫 Adams highlighted the persistent issue of illegal guns flowing into the city, with over 22,000 removed from streets, yet the supply remains endless.
• ⚖️ He criticized legislative actions that hinder police efforts, such as removing gang databases and a revolving door criminal justice system.
• 💥 Over half of the shootings in the city involve individuals who carry or are part of gangs, making gang takedowns a critical focus.

Collaboration and Federal Partnership

• 🤝 Daily meetings with HIDA (city, state, and federal law enforcement, prosecutors) are underway to collaborate on combating gun violence.
• 🚢 Adams emphasized the need for federal partners to stop the flow of guns into New York City, as the city does not manufacture them.

Support for Victims and Families

• 🫂 The crisis management team and faith-based partners are mobilizing to support the families of victims, offering assistance and alleviating potential retaliatory shootings.
• 🏥 Hospital partnerships are in place to communicate with families and provide necessary services, including victim services for funeral arrangements and other support.