Vermont Business Magazine The following is a statement by Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak following the homicide on Church Street in the early morning hours on Saturday, August 24.
“My thoughts are with those who were harmed by violence on Church Street last night, and I offer my condolences to the loved ones of the deceased. I want to acknowledge the Burlington Police and Fire Departments for their quick response to this tragic incident.
“Acts of violence like this one ripple throughout our community, impacting our sense of safety. Burlington is grappling with complex challenges stressing our community safety system as a whole. We are actively working to ensure that we have a community safety system that interrupts cycles of violence, reduces harm to our community, and centers victims and survivors.
“While this incident is very troubling, it appears to be an isolated act between two individuals known to each other. The investigation is ongoing.”
There are resources available to community members who have been directly or indirectly impacted by this incident. Please see below.
Support for Victims and Survivors
- Victim Services at the Burlington Community Justice Center
- The Conflict Assistance Program with Burlington Community Justice Center
- The Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
- The Vermont Network
Data and Research on Gun Violence
Source: 8.24.2024. Burlington. Office of Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak
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