Participants Can Turn in Firearms No Questions Asked And Receive Cash Card and Free iPad in Return
Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark and New York City Police Commissioner Dermot Shea announced today a Bronx Gun Buyback where people can turn in operable handguns or assault rifles, no questions asked, and receive a cash card and free iPad.
District Attorney Clark said, “The Bronx has seen far too many shootings since last summer. One of the recent shootings involved two innocent children who were caught in the middle of a gunman and his target. Images of the helpless children have brought international attention to the gun violence plaguing our streets. We must stop these shootings. I am holding this gun buyback along with the NYPD to get firearms off streets and out of homes. I implore those who have weapons to turn them in and save lives, and if you know someone who has an illegal gun, please urge them to turn in the gun. I thank the NYPD for again partnering with my office for this important event, and I thank Rev. Dr. Bruce Rivera for opening his church.”
The Bronx Gun Buyback will take place at Christ Church located on 860 Forest Avenue, between East 160th and East 161st Streets, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on June 26, 2021. People who turn in operable handguns or assault rifles will receive a $200 pre-paid card plus a free iPad from the Bronx District Attorney’s Office. The free iPad will go to the first 76 participants, limit one per person. Those who turn in operable rifles, shotguns or airguns will receive a $25 pre-paid card.
So far this year, there have been 257 people shot in the Bronx; last year by now there were 108. As of June 13th, in the 40th Precinct where Christ Church is located, there have been 30 shooting victims so far, compared to 12 last year.
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