Bronx, NY- “Last night’s shooting of Officer Daniel Vargas, a six-year veteran of the NYPD and a member of the Gun Violence Suppression Division is a grim reminder of how important it is to get guns off our streets. Gun buy-back events have proven very effective in getting unlicensed guns off the streets, so it makes sense for this strategy to have a bigger role in ending gun violence. Making gun buy-back available 24/7 city-wide would strengthen our efforts. As a member of the New York City Council’s Task Force to Combat Gun Violence, I was instrumental, with now Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, in getting the initial $6.7 million to implement the Cure Violence program city-wide, and have provided $100,000 to B.R.A.G. (Bronx Rises Against Gun Violence) in my district. I’m also renewing my call for federal funding of Cure Violence, which uses “credible messengers” to reach young people engaging in gun violence. I am thankful that Officer Vargas is expected to have a full recovery. I offer my prayers for his healing and continued service in the interest of peace and public safety.”
Council Member Cabrera is available for interviews.
Council Member Fernando Cabrera has proudly served the 14th District since 2010
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