Cuomo Sending Extra New York State Troopers to Syracuse to Combat String of Gun Violence

By Mark Weiner

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday ordered the deployment of extra state troopers to Syracuse to help combat a rash of violence that left three people dead and six wounded over the past month.

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh requested the extra help from the state, which will deploy additional troopers for up to 10 daily patrols that will be coordinated with city police, Cuomo's office said.

The governor said the state will also expand intelligence sharing with local law enforcement on gang operations and add an investigator to the Onondaga Crime Analysis Center and the Gang Violence Task Force.

After the initial use of troopers, the state will work with community leaders, clergy and law enforcement on a long-term plan to reduce violence that will likely involve state aid, Cuomo's office said.

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Source: syracuse.com