'I'm concerned every single day...I'm waiting for something bad to happen all the time. I'll be happy when I'm not mayor and I can enjoy some stuff,' Mayor Kenney said.
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney addressed the increasing violence in the city after two officers shot during the Welcome America Party on the Parkway event.Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw joined Mayor Kenney at the press conference to speak about the shooting."We're all just extremely grateful that this wasn't worse than what it was," Outlaw said.
"There's a lot going on in the country. There's a lot going on in the world. Obviously, Philadelphia is no stranger to gun violence. Is it a slap in the face when those of us out here charged with protecting and serving and ensuring that those coming here from all over to celebrate the Fourth of July in a safe and efficient way - is it a slap in the face? Yeah, it is." Outlaw said."But it doesn't stop us from doing what we're doing.
Outlaw said one of the injured officers said he'll be back and wants to work the event again next year.According to the latest statistics from the Philadelphia Police Department, there have been 2,108 shooting incidents this year. Up 6% from this time last year.
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