Washington, Sept. 3 -- Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman issued the following press release:
Congresswoman Watson Coleman (NJ-12) released the following statement in response to recent violence in Trenton, NJ including Sunday's shooting at a block party on Locust Street:
The tragedy of Sunday's shooting highlights the need to do better by the people of Trenton. The city's unique role as our state capital means responsibility falls not just on the city, but on all levels of government and community members.
This block party, while unsanctioned, was not unknown to Trenton Police. A visible police presence could very well have prevented tragedy, and the lack of communication between city departments created the conditions that allowed Sun...