NYC-D.C. Shootings Are Connected, Mayor Bowser says

The video discusses the recent shootings of homeless individuals in New York and Washington, DC, highlighting the connection between the incidents. Authorities are working to apprehend the suspect and address the broader issue of homelessness. Efforts include providing shelter and housing, especially during the pandemic, and exploring programs to increase affordable housing by utilizing existing spaces in homes.

What is the main connection between the shootings in New York and Washington DC?

• The firearms used were ballistically matched.

• Both cities have the same number of homeless individuals.

• The incidents occurred on the same day.

• The same suspect was seen in both cities.

Which agencies are involved in the investigation of the shootings?

• FBI, ATF, and local police departments

• CIA, Homeland Security, and local police departments

• FBI, CIA, and ATF

• Homeland Security, ATF, and local police departments

What is one of the main goals of the efforts in Washington DC regarding homelessness?

• To provide shelter and housing for unhoused individuals

• To increase the number of tent encampments

• To encourage people to live in tents

• To reduce the number of shelters available

What is a proposed solution to increase affordable housing in Washington DC?

• Encouraging people to rent out space in their homes

• Building more tent encampments

• Increasing the cost of housing

• Reducing the number of shelters

What has the pandemic affected in terms of homelessness?

• It has upended the homeless system.

• It has increased the number of shelters available.

• It has improved the living conditions in tent encampments.

• It has decreased the number of homeless individuals.