Fordham Neighbors Denounce Spate of Gun Violence

by David Greene

For the second time in as many weeks, a community has turned out for a demonstration denouncing gun violence. More than two dozen residents of Bedford Park and Fordham Manor turned out for the rally held at Decatur Avenue and East 195 Street on September 8.

The site was the scene of 6 shootings in the last five months, the most recent just last week when a 31-year-old man was killed by gunfire. Police suspect the shooting was drug-related, with the assailant gunning for drug turf space.

The rally comes exactly two weeks after residents of Williamsbridge held a similar rally along White Plains Road.

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