New York City's Police Commissioner downplays potential threat following Washington DC National Guard shooting.
In a move that has left some on edge, New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch reassured the public that there is no known nexus between a deadly shooting of two National Guard members in Washington D.C. and the city they protect. The incident, which took place just blocks from the White House, left one guard member with head injuries while another was reportedly uninjured.
The troops involved were deployed from West Virginia, highlighting the security measures in place to safeguard major US cities ahead of holidays like Thanksgiving. According to Tisch, who has previously expressed reservations about deploying federal troops in New York City, the shooting appeared targeted and there is currently no evidence linking it to the Big Apple.
"We're keeping the Guard members and their families in our thoughts and prayers," she said. "We're closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with our law enforcement partners in D.C." This cautious approach seems aimed at alleviating concerns among residents, who had been bracing themselves for potential retaliation following President Trump's initial deployment of National Guardsmen in major cities.
A suspect has been taken into custody after allegedly carrying out the shooting, although their condition remains unknown. The NYPD's vigilance is being closely watched by residents and the public alike as the investigation unfolds.
In a move that has left some on edge, New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch reassured the public that there is no known nexus between a deadly shooting of two National Guard members in Washington D.C. and the city they protect. The incident, which took place just blocks from the White House, left one guard member with head injuries while another was reportedly uninjured.
The troops involved were deployed from West Virginia, highlighting the security measures in place to safeguard major US cities ahead of holidays like Thanksgiving. According to Tisch, who has previously expressed reservations about deploying federal troops in New York City, the shooting appeared targeted and there is currently no evidence linking it to the Big Apple.
"We're keeping the Guard members and their families in our thoughts and prayers," she said. "We're closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with our law enforcement partners in D.C." This cautious approach seems aimed at alleviating concerns among residents, who had been bracing themselves for potential retaliation following President Trump's initial deployment of National Guardsmen in major cities.
A suspect has been taken into custody after allegedly carrying out the shooting, although their condition remains unknown. The NYPD's vigilance is being closely watched by residents and the public alike as the investigation unfolds.
. I mean, you got the National Guard involved, and now the NYPD is on high alert too 
. It's like one thing leads to another, you know? But Commissioner Tisch seems cool-headed about it, trying to calm folks down, which is def appreciated 
. Still, can't help but wonder if this was some kind of message to the city or what 
. What do you think happens next? Will they find out who did it and why?
. I mean, what's goin' on? First it's DC, now NYC, and people are wonderin' if there's a connection. I'm not buyin' into this "no nexus" business from the Police Commissioner, ya know? She's been against deployin' federal troops in our city before, so why should we trust her on this one? 
I know I'm not a politician, but can't they just do somethin' to make us feel safe again? 
And now they're deploying more troops to major cities like NYC? It sounds like we're playing with fire 
here. What if there is a link between the shooting and the city we're supposed to be protecting? 
... can't we just err on the side of caution for once? 