Mayor Bowser to Provide Public Safety Update on Combating Illegal Firearms

(Washington, DC) – On Friday, February 28, at 12 pm, Mayor Muriel Bowser will be joined by public safety officials to announce emergency legislation to combat the trafficking of illegal firearms in the District. 

When:
Friday, February 28, at 12 pm

Who:
Mayor Bowser
Kevin Donahue, Deputy Mayor, Public Safety and Justice 
Peter Newsham, Chief, MPD
Dr. Jenifer Smith, Director, Forensic Science
Gun Safety Advocates

Where:
Metropolitan Police Department Headquarters (Line-up Room 3106)
300 Indiana Avenue, NW
*Closest Metro Station: Judiciary Square Station*

All reporters and other media interested in attending the event are asked to RSVP to press@dc.gov. To view the event online, visit mayor.dc.gov/live or tune in on Channel 16 (DCN).