'I want New Yorkers to be clear, this was an attempt to assassinate police officers,' Mayor de Blasio said following the first incident.
Mayor Bill de Blasio also quickly condemned violence against New York police following the first attack Saturday night.
"I want New Yorkers to be clear, this was an attempt to assassinate police officers," de Blasio said at a news conference, according to."Out in the open, an individual walked up to a police van with the intention of killing police officers. This is absolutely unacceptable in this city or any place. In this country, anywhere in this world."
The mayor further said that it should be a priority to prevent future outbreaks of violence such as this. "There's too much hatred in general, there's too much hatred being directed at our officers" de Blasio said, as reported by thePresident Donald Trump weighed in on Twitter Sunday morning following news of the incidents to blast de Blasio and New York Governor Andrew Cuomo:"I grew up in New York City and, over many years, got to watch how GREAT NYC's"Finest" are.
I grew up in New York City and, over many years, got to watch how GREAT NYCâs âFinestâ are. Now, because of weak leadership at Governor & Mayor, stand away regulations, and lack of support, our wonderful NYC police are under assault. Stop this now!Ben185/ iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
Two NYPD officers shot and wounded within hours in 'assassination' attemptsUPDATE: 2 NYPD officers were shot within hours of one another on Saturday night and Sunday morning in what officials say were targeted attacks by the same shooter.
Baca lebih lajut »
Two NYPD officers were ambushed by gunmen in less than 24 hours in 'assassination' attempts - InsiderIn one incident a gunmen walked into the 41st precinct in the Bronx and shot an officer. Mayor Bill de Blasio condemned the attacks.
Baca lebih lajut »
Two days after his acquittal, Trump ousts two star impeachment witnessesPresident Trump ousted two witnesses who provided the most damaging testimony during his impeachment trial: Army Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman and EU Ambassador Gordon Sondland
Baca lebih lajut »
New cases of coronavirus infections rise in China after two-day declineThe number of new confirmed infections from a coronavirus in mainland China rose...
Baca lebih lajut »
Can a Woman Break Into New Hampshire’s Two-Man Race?POLITICO asked 15 experts to give us their thoughts on Friday’s debate. The consensus: Amy Klobuchar keeps winning debates, but can she turn those victories into votes?
Baca lebih lajut »