Local Law Enforcement Will Address Recent Crown Heights Shootings At Town Hall

CROWN HEIGHTS, BROOKLYN — People in Crown Heights can hear from local law enforcement and ask questions about recent gun violence in the neighborhood at an upcoming town hall.

The event is being held Wednesday night, Sept. 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Kol Israel Synagogue. It's being hosted by state Assemblyman Walter Mosley.

On hand will be representatives from the NYPD, Brooklyn district attorney's office, and local Neighborhood Coordinating Officers to talk about "current issues and concerns in the community, as well as public safety measures that are being taken in an effort to ensure the safety of each and every resident of North Crown Heights," a release from Mosley's campaign says.

Several local anti-gun violence groups will be there, too.

"The Crown Heights community has been disrupted by another senseless act of violence leading to the untimely death of the 20-year-old victim, who was a local resident," Mosley said in a statement. "This community has already experienced so much pain, and after years of progress and improved safety measures, no one should have to live in fear of walking around in their own neighborhood."

Mosley was referring to the 20-year-old man who was shot dead on Franklin Avenue last weekend. Police have not released anything about catching anyone responsible but released surveillance footage last week showing three people wanted for questioning.

In another high-profile Crown Heights shooting, a man in August opened fire inside of a brand new wing restaurant. The suspect was targeting someone who was ordering at the register and ended up injuring two workers, in addition to the customer.

"While crime statistics in central Brooklyn have shown a steady decline of over the last decade, even one senseless act of violence in our backyard is demoralizing and unacceptable," Mosley said. "We must unify against all forms of violence in a continued effort to ensure our communities remain a safe place to live, work, and raise a family."

(Lead image: AP Photo/Mike Groll)