Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez and NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch have announced a Gun Buyback event set for April 5, 2025, at Cornerstone Baptist Church. Participants who turn in operable guns and assault rifles will receive a $500 bank card. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts that have seen a historic decline in gun violence, with shooting rates at a record low. Both officials emphasize the significance of community involvement to enhance public safety and highlight past successes of similar programs in reducing firearms in circulation.
"Brooklyn made historic progress in reducing gun violence last year, with shootings at their lowest level on record and homicides significantly down. That progress is continuing in 2025."
"The NYPD's intensified efforts to combat gun violence are paying off - shootings are down a record 23 percent this year, and more than 1,300 illegal firearms have been taken off our streets."
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