NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — A gun buyback program hosted by Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz was hosted Saturday and led to the collection of 62 guns.
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“Every effort that we make against the proliferation of gun violence makes an impact,” Katz said. “I am committed to investigating and prosecuting drivers of violence but it is just as important for all of us to work together as a community on meaningful solutions before such violence occurs. Each of the 62 guns recovered today is a potential life saved and a potential tragedy averted. I thank the NYPD, our community partners, faith- based leaders and co-sponsors for their unwavering commitment to public safety.”
The program provides compensation in return for working, unloaded firearms, no questions asked and comes at a time when the city is seeing an increase in gun violence.
“Taking guns off the streets is essential to preserving public safety and fighting crime,” said Attorney General Letitia James, whose office co-sponsored the event. “Gun buybacks are one of the many measures we are taking to prevent potential tragedies and save lives. Every New Yorker deserves to feel safe in their neighborhood, and my office will continue to do everything to protect communities in Queens and across the state.”
Along with the NYPD and Attorney General’s office, other sponsors included Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar and Assembly Member David Weprin.
Saturday’s buyback was the seventh led by Katz’s administration. In total, nearly 400 guns have been collected through their efforts.
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