By
Emily Ngo
New York City
PUBLISHED 7:53 PM ET Apr. 07, 2021
PUBLISHED 7:53 PM EDT Apr. 07, 2021
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At the Bronx courthouse earlier this week, Eric Adams stood with anti-crime advocates who chanted: “Stop shooting! Start living!”
What You Need To Know
Adams stood with violence interrupters as new crime stats show spikes in shootings
Democrat spent 22 years with police force, rising to rank of captain
His plan to confront crime includes reconstituting the anti-crime unit as an anti-gun one
Rivals also have gun violence plans, though none have his lived experience
The Democrat is positioning himself as the candidate for mayor most uniquely qualified to address the surge in gun violence.