Espaillat and Harlem community leaders demand justice for the violence

NEW YORK; USA.– Washington congressman of Dominican origin, Adriano Espaillat, and leaders of the Harlem community issued the following statements demanding justice in the murder of college basketball star Darius Lee and the mass shooting that left eight people injured “After hearing news of the shooting this weekend in Harlem, I immediately contacted law enforcement to ensure that there is an immediate investigation into the murder and untimely death of Darius Lee and the shooting that left several injured people in our community,” said Rep. Adriano Espaillat. “Our community has seen too many lives impacted by gun violence and our hearts break with each passing day as the lives of our young people are taken and families are affected by this epidemic. I commend Rep. Espaillat for his leadership in Congress in addressing the public health crisis of gun violence and its impact on the district.