There are over two or three shootings a week in the Bronx," Jimenez said on Tuesday. "And we need officers to step up, as well." "What I've been hearing from many elected officials is to defund NYPD, and, as leaders, I feel like the message needs to be unity." The Bronx-raised activist said she has "a lot of communication with many elected officials" in the area through her advocacy work and said "many of them are aware." The activist also called on police to engage with the community at community events over the summer to get to know who they protect.

Source: Fox News July 06, 2021 22:07 UTC