Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez and New York City Police Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch announced that a gun buyback event will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6, in East New York.

The event will occur between 10:00am and 4:00pm at St. Paul’s Community Baptist Church , located at 859 Hendrix St. Those who turn in operable handguns and assault rifles will receive a $500 bank card and Apple AirPods.

“Brooklyn is about to finish this year with record lows in homicides and shootings – a testament to the comprehensive and holistic approach we have taken to reduce gun violence," Gonzalez said in a statement. "Gun buybacks are integral to our successful approach, they allow the community to get involved as every gun off our streets and out of our homes is one fewer weapon that can cause har

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