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A mass shooting in Manhattan that left four people dead, including an NYPD member, has prompted renewed calls for gun reform by Democrats, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Meanwhile, some Republicans are using the incident to critique the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani. The Republicans have invoked Mamdani’s past criticisms of law enforcement, while the Democrats argue that the shooting is another example of the need for stronger gun control laws.
Renewed Calls for Gun Reform After Manhattan Mass Shooting
The most recent mass shooting in Manhattan, which claimed four lives, has rekindled Democrats’ calls for gun reform. This event has also sparked new attacks by Republicans on the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City.<\p>
A gunman killed four people in a Midtown office building on Monday, including a member of the NYPD.<\p>
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, in his statement, named mass shootings a “plague” and demanded immediate action.<\p>
Rep. Ritchie Torres argued that it’s time for federal gun reforms, citing the consequences New York faces due to lax gun laws in other states.<\p>
At the same time, several NY Republicans used the shooting to lash out at Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani.<\p>
In a social media post, Anthony D’Esposito attributed blame to Mamdani, and Rep. Elise Stefanik attempted to link him to Gov. Kathy Hochul.<\p>
Hochul responded to Stefanik’s attack on CNN, urging lawmakers to act against gun violence.<\p>
During his campaign, Mamdani confirmed he has no plans to defund the police, rather suggesting a new department to address homelessness and mental health.<\p>
Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, offered condolences to the victims’ families, stating, “You are not alone. All of New York grieves with you.”<\p>
He also honored fallen NYPD Officer Didarul Islam as a proud Bangladeshi-American, cop, and New Yorker. <\p>
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