Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced on Friday, June 3, that the first 300 people who register for and complete the 5K Run Walk Roll Against Gun Violence, on Saturday, June 4, to kick off Gun Violence Awareness Month, will win two free Yankees game tickets.

 

In the context of the announcement, Clark said, “Everyone is welcome to join in this 5K, which is at once a healthy, fun way to spread awareness of gun violence, and a resounding message that we have had enough of gunfire in our streets. We, in The Bronx know all too well the destruction of lives and communities caused by shootings.”

 

Clark continued, I hope we will have a huge turnout of people wearing orange — the color of Gun Violence Awareness Month — flowing up the Grand Concourse in solidarity. You can register via the QR code on the flyer, or come early Saturday and register then.”

She added, “Our partners, the New York Yankees, have generously donated tickets to games. The first 300 registered participants who complete the 5K will receive a voucher for two free tickets to a future game at the Stadium. VIP Community Services will also offer free COVID-19 testing, vaccinations and booster shots.”

 

According to the district attorney’s office, the 5K will be held rain or shine. It will start and finish at Lou Gehrig Plaza, East 161^st Street between the Grand Concourse and Walton Avenue. “If you need to register, please show up at 8:30 a.m.; if you have registered please come by 9 a.m.,” participants were advised. “People who have endured shootings will speak about their experiences and resilience. Then runners, walkers, and those in wheelchairs will start on the route at 10 a.m. sharp. Face coverings are optional. Participants are encouraged to wear orange,” organizers said.

 

Clark thanked partnering organizations, The New York Yankees, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, BRAG (Bronx Rises Against Gun Violence), Guns Down Life Up, SUV (Stand Up to Violence), Brady United Against Gun Violence, VIP Community Services, and SOS (Save Our Streets).

 

While overall year-to-date shootings and shooting victims in The Bronx are down compared to the same time last year, in the 52nd precinct, which covers Bedford Park, Fordham, Kingsbridge, Norwood, Bronx Park, and University Heights, year-to-date shootings are up by 23.1 percent (16), compared to the same time last year (13), and year-to-date shooting victims are also up 35.7 percent (19), compared to the same time last year (14).

 

In the 46th precinct, which covers Fordham, University Heights, Morris Heights and Mount Hope, year-to-date shootings are up 7.1 percent (15), compared to the same time last year (14), and year-to-date shooting victims are also up 13.3 percent (17), versus the same time last year (15).

My fellow Americans — enough.

It’s time for each of us to do our part. It’s time to act.

For the children we have lost, for the children we can save, for the nation we love — let us hear the call and cry, let us meet this moment, let us finally do something.

— President Biden (@POTUS) June 3, 2022

In the 50th precinct, which covers Kingsbridge, Marble Hill, Riverdale, Fieldston and Spuyten Duyvil, year-to-date shooting incidents have increased by 25 percent (5), compared to the same time last year (4), whereas year-to-date shooting victims remain level at 5.

 

In the 47th precinct, which covers Woodlawn, Wakefield, Williamsbridge, Baychester, Edenwald, Olinville, Fishbay, and Woodlawn Cemetery, year-to-date shootings are up 16.7 percent (21) compared to the same time last year (18), and year-to-date shooting victims are also up 4.8 percent (22), compared to the same time last year (21).

 

As reported, last month, Mayor Eric Adams, NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell, and Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund called on the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to revoke the federal firearms license of Polymer80,. A statement from the Mayor’s Office read, “Ghost guns have been a growing contributor to gun violence in New York City and Polymer80 is, by far, the largest source of ghost guns used in crimes and recovered by law enforcement nationally.”

 

 

A search warrant was executed during which investigators recovered six completed assault-style rifles, none with serial numbers, as well as firearm components capable of being assembled into at least two other assault-style rifles. Investigators also found numerous imitation pistols, unfinished receivers, and a work bench and tools for the construction of guns. Rivera pleaded guilty and got two years.

 

As reported, police are still searching for the gunman who shot 11-month-old Baby Catherine in the face in Bedford Park in January. Norwood News also reported recently on other measures being taken to address gun violence in the wake of recent mass shootings across the country.

 

In honor of National Gun Violence Awareness Day, the north façade of the White House was to be illuminated in orange. The illumination was set to begin on Friday, June 3, at sunset through 1:30 a.m. ET on Saturday, June 4.