Violence rocked the New York City Police Department Friday night after two police officers were shot while responding to a domestic violence call in Harlem. The gunfire killed 22 year-old officer Jason Rivera, and Officer Wilbert Mora remains hospitalized in critical condition.
These were the third and fourth NYPD officers shot just last week after a spate of violent high-profile incidents across the city. Collectively, it creates a challenging dynamic for Mayor Eric Adams who's been in office since January first. He ran on a commitment to restore public safety.
WNYC’s senior political correspondent Brigid Bergin joins Morning Edition host Michael Hill with the latest.