Q&A
Gun violence among youth and access to firearms
3:03:45
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20 sec
Council Member Rita Joseph raises concerns about how young people are obtaining guns. Chief Maddrey expresses alarm at the increasing number of youth gun arrests and the presence of firearms in schools.
- Chief Maddrey acknowledges the alarming trend of young teenagers carrying guns and bringing them to school
- The NYPD has seen an increase in gun arrests involving young people
- The discussion highlights the need for understanding and addressing the root causes of youth access to firearms
Rita Joseph
3:03:45
And how do the guns get into the hands of the young people?
3:03:48
$1,000,000 question.
Jeffrey Maddrey
3:03:51
I wish I had the answer because we're seeing more gun arrests with, you know, and with young people, and it's alarming.
3:04:00
It's alarming.
3:04:01
14 year olds, 13 year olds carrying guns, bringing guns to school, 9 guns
