NYC Mayor Adams on Teen Gang Attacks and Deportation of Migrant Criminals

Attack on NYPD Officers

• 🚨 Two NYPD officers were attacked in Times Square by a group of teenagers alleged to be members of a violent Venezuelan street gang offshoot.
• 🛴 The attack occurred while officers were attempting to break up a "Wolfpack style robbery" during a boxing match, and the teenagers allegedly used scooters and basketballs as makeshift weapons.

"Los Diablos" Gang Activity

• 😈 The group is identified as Los Diablos to 42, described as a "farm team" for the violent Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.
• 🗓️ Mayor Adams stated that members of Los Diablos were involved in a string of robberies in Central Park in August 2024 and a subway robbery last November.
• 👥 Officials have arrested 37 members from both groups, with over 240 prior arrests among them.

Mayor's Stance on Deportation

• 🗣️ Mayor Adams believes that individuals who assault police officers and prey on other migrants, asylum seekers, and New Yorkers have lost their right to be in the country.
• ⚖️ He asserted that the United States is a place for opportunities, and such actions disqualify individuals from remaining.

Use of Gang Database

• 📊 Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch highlighted the effectiveness of the gang database in making quick arrests following the attack.
• 🚫 She criticized City Council members who advocate for eliminating the database, stating it's a crucial tool for maintaining city safety.