Prominent Councilman Yusef Salaam — one of the exonerated Central Park Five — urged for changes in public safety laws following a tragic Harlem shooting that left a 7-year-old girl injured. Read more
The shooting, believed to be gang-related, occurred in Salaam’s district and is just the latest incident of gun violence affecting young lives in Harlem.
Salaam emphasized the need for immediate action and collaboration with the NYPD and community organizations to implement changes that enhance community safety and hold offenders accountable.
Working closely with other elected officials and the Mayor’s Office, Salaam aims to introduce policies addressing the rise in violence and ensuring that perpetrators face consequences for their actions.
As the chair of the City Council’s public safety committee, Salaam’s advocacy for law changes holds significance given his past as one of the Central Park Five.
Following his election victory, Salaam expressed his commitment to collaborate with the NYPD to enhance safety in Harlem, emphasizing the need for smarter policing strategies.
Despite facing challenges for his legislative initiatives, Salaam remains dedicated to promoting public safety and addressing issues of violence in the community.
The recent shooting victim, Fatou Keita, is in recovery after undergoing surgery, while the alleged shooters are facing attempted murder charges.
Joining Salaam in the call for action against violence, Fatoumata Keita, the mother of the young victim, emphasized the need for legislative measures to combat gun violence.
Mayor Eric Adams was urged to pursue laws that address the prevalence of guns and protect the community from such incidents.
— Additional reporting by Joe Marino
