Seaport community joining hands to stop gun violence

MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) -- Jayce Soto was shooting some hoops Saturday afternoon at the South Street Seaport. She loves a game of basketball, but being on this court had another meaning: Joining the movement to end gun violence.

“We need more of these for the kids, whether they are young or grown, the mentors to come out here and show that there is more than just gun violence,” said Soto.

Mike Tucker is the founder of the organization “Lay the Guns Down Now.” He has dedicated the last 19 years of his life to gun violence prevention after losing his oldest son to it.

“It is too many families affected by gun violence, that’s the point. We have to do everything that we can now, so we don’t have to worry about gun violence tomorrow. I stopped counting because every time I turn around the number is changing,” stated Tucker.

According to NYPD Data, there have been at least 521 shooting incidents so far this year. Even though this number is lower compared to last year, the major concern is that there is a spike in minors carrying illegal guns.    

Bryan Collage says he would rather go home with a trophy than to a hospital bed with a bullet. Or even worse, end up dead. “All these acti...