For Immediate Release:
September 19, 2020
Statement from Vice President and Public Safety Chair
Willie J. Lightfoot on this morning’s mass shooting
My heart is heavy this morning, I am devastated by the
news of more senseless gun violence happening in our City. Two precious lives
were lost, 14 people were wounded, and countless numbers have been traumatized.
I join our community as we grieve alongside the victims and families of those
who have been killed or wounded. Gun violence is a pandemic that the City and
the ROC Against Gun Violence Coalition have been actively fighting against.
This week the City announced new initiatives for a community response to
homicides; now, tragically, the same week we made that announcement, we must
mobilize to respond to one of the largest acts of gun violence our City has
ever seen. I am grateful for the immediate response of Pathways to Peace and
other community partners who are working to stabilize the neighborhood. I join
the Mayor in begging this community to remain calm and exercise restraint, and I
ask if anyone has information that could be helpful please share it with the
authorities. Pray for our City and for those impacted by this tragedy.
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Media Contact: BJ Scanlon – Robert.Scanlon@cityofrochester.gov