Advisory:
100 Block of East Federal will be blocked by barricades and police officers will be posted to strictly regulate and monitor activity due to recent gunfire incidents in the past 48 hours. Times of this effort will vary and will not be publicly announced in addition to other enforcement efforts. Residents will not have restricted travel or parking, but police officers will inquire and closely monitor activities. Please note that innocent civilians had their vehicles and homes damaged by gunfire and police officers were met last evening with active gunfire, along with one person being struck. This was the second gunfire incident in the past 48 hours on the 100 Block of East Federal Street. A formal News Release will be posted shortly.
Due the seriousness of this incident, the City of Burlington Police Department will be acting swiftly to mitigate concerns. We have also spoke to involved homeowners, involved persons, Council Members, and Mayor Conaway to plan a coordinated effort. An official News Release will be sent out shortly. It is our obligation to protect our residents and in the past 48 hours, residents on the 100 Block of East Federal Street have endured two stressful situations that nobody deserves. We are committed to providing public safety while supporting our local families in the New Yorkshire. It is unfortunate many individuals who do not live on that street want to continue to bring undue violence and engage in life threatening behavior for no justifiable circumstance. Furthermore, we are addressing tenants and homeowners who facilitate these activities that bring large groups. We ask all members of the community to band together before we are faced with another senseless loss of life. A community meeting will be sent out for residents to engage with BCPD in addition to officers engaging directly with residents to end this violent trend collectively.
Please report any suspicious behavior by dialing 609-386-3300 or Dial 9-1-1. You can remain anonymous.
Chief Fine & BCPD Staff