Mayor Miro Weinberger Statement on Homicide and Ongoing Investigation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 27, 2015
Contact:  Brian Lowe
                   802.735.3983

 

Burlington, VT – Mayor Miro Weinberger released the following statement regarding the homicide and the ongoing investigation:

 

“Since early this morning, I have been in regular contact with Chief Brandon Del Pozo about the homicide.   While we are still in the early stages of the investigation, I am confident that the Burlington Police Department (BPD) is doing everything possible to locate and arrest the shooter.  I appreciate the actions of our officers this morning, who ran toward the sound of gunshots, arrived on the scene within a minute of the shooting, and immediately rendered CPR.

 

"Violent events like this can shake our community's sense of security.  In the wake of this shooting, the BPD will continue to expand its focus on community policing, increased foot patrols, and agency coordination in order to protect our citizens and provide the high quality of life we enjoy and deserve."