Three weeks, 10 shootings, 20+ victims, 2 dead. It’s been a hard summer in Jersey City, and yet most people seem to turn a blind eye. I put together a timeline of recent shootings and what we know so far. June 26 Two people shoot at 11:37 pm on Ocean Avenue between Bidwell and Bayview. […]
A Call to Action: Jersey City’s Gun Violence Epidemic
Below are two separate articles: one by Safa Mostafa who lives in an underserved neighborhood, and the other by Jai Patel who works closely with community leaders. Each contributor shares their perspective on gun violence in the area and the rally that was organized afterward to continue the discussion on gun violence in Jersey City. […]