Teen-on-Teen Shooting on Downing Street
We received a tip—which we’ve since been able to confirm—that there was a double shooting on Saturday night in the schoolyard at PS 56 in Clinton Hill. Evidently there was some kind of gathering (described by one neighbor as “insanely loud”) that had a number of teenagers at it and that at about 8:45 p.m….
We received a tip—which we’ve since been able to confirm—that there was a double shooting on Saturday night in the schoolyard at PS 56 in Clinton Hill. Evidently there was some kind of gathering (described by one neighbor as “insanely loud”) that had a number of teenagers at it and that at about 8:45 p.m. a boy and girl (ages 14 and 15) were shot by another teen who is still at large; neither victim was killed. Unfortunately, there seems to be a incident like this every year around this time. Any other neighbors hear the goings-on or witness the aftermath?
I agree. The first step of any tyrant is to disarm the people. High crime areas always have the strictest gun laws and the first gun law in the country was a blatant attempt at discriminating against Italian immigrants. The Sullivan act was the first law requiring a license to own a handgun. The intent was to keep guns out the hands of Italian immigrants by having the mostly Irish police force decide who could have a gun. The history of the Mafia in the 2oth century might have been cut short if unarmed citizens in immigrant communities weren’t forced to choose between corrupt police made up of other ethnic groups or criminals from their own ethnic groups that were able to intimidate the unarmed populace for protection. Instead these immigrants should have been able to protect themselves as was their God-given right.
“All of us, black, white, rich, poor, oldtimer and newcomers should be screaming about getting guns off the streets, and building a national culture of intolerance for guns. Gun violence victims’ advocacy groups grow in membership every day, yet the NRA has a stranglehold on our lawmakers that is as strong as ever, no matter how many people get killed on our streets, on campuses and schools. It’s mind boggling in its shortsighted idiocy how we allow this to happen.”
Strict laws only work for the law abiding. Black market by definition operates outside laws. OUTlaw.
I’m a lifelong NYr, democrat, socially liberal etc etc and I support the 2nd amendment. Outlaw guns and not only have you started dismantling our rights in earnest, but that would leave only the military and cops armed. Think about that one.
Btw, this note is for M4L. I’m sorry I was getting so creeped out by you the other day. One of your acquaintances wrote to me privately to tell me that “you’re alright”, and that I shouldn’t be freaked by your postings.
But do me a favor, and just stop with the taking notes, ok?! : )
Downing, I don’t know if you’ll see this or not, I’m sorry I missed this yesterday. But a good place to start with getting a school yard closed might be to approach the Community Board, they likely have a regularly scheduled meeting with the Police Dept. and the Schools, called Public Safety or some such thing. Worth a try?
Credibility index: B’stoner up 10%. The What down 30%. Cratering. Dick Cheney territory. So much for the loyal opposition. He’s a train wreck. Somebody boost his meds.
Tybur6,
I so agree with you AND your exacting synopsis. In the days before the “Open Thread”, which I for one miss hugely, we used to get these diatribe-ridden, passionate, educational, misinformed, misanthropic, thoughtful and all together entertaining threads several times a week. This was the first one I can recall since the Open Thread started several months ago. Sigh.
“Covert Race/Class warfare!!!!!!!”
Hey What,
Brownstoner may or may not be about race and class, and it may or may not be an example of warfare, but it is definitely NOT an example of covert activity. Please adjust your catchphrases accordingly!
Wow, this was a ridiculous thread today! It’s been a while since something this scattered has formed on this blog… well done everyone.
To summarize, it’s been settled that (1) Brownstoner is run my a racist; (2) Any mention of teens shooting teens is just another example of covert class/race warfare; (3) We can’t expect Brooklyn to improve because the drug dealers and violence are what makes Brooklyn special; (4) you have to have lived in the same neighborhood since 1923 to understand the “real” whatever it is; (5) Wall Street is dead forever; and (6) black folks like crime and the gentrifiers don’t get it.
Did I capture everything about right? I will be submitting this summary to the board at the next meeting.
Denton, I agree we live in a violence prone society, that’s why we don’t need anymore guns. Maybe we should go back to packing swords. They cause some horrific damage close up, but rarely kill innocent people sitting across the street on their stoop. I really don’t want to get into a right to bear arms argument, today. I also agree that for too many kids of all persuasions, guns are cool, and pointing one sideways at someone with that angry, in your face ‘tude makes one the biggest badass in the room, instead of the biggest idiot.
What, Jon doesn’t need me as an apologist. My column here is a business arrangement and a source of expression for me. I’m grateful for the opportunity, but wouldn’t have it if I didn’t come with my own abilities and skills, which Jon and others appreciate. I also come with my own opinions on social issues which are my own, as well. I don’t really care that you don’t like those opinions or the person making them. You often have valid points. You obscure them by sounding like an unmedicated and unmitigated fool. I know you know the difference.