Statement From Rochester Vice President And Public Safety Chair Willie J. Lightfoot On This Morning's Mass Shooting

Press release from the City of Rochester:

September 19 2020

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.

Media Contact: BJ Scanlon – Robert.Scanlon@cityofrochester.gov

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