Manhattan district attorney works to curb interstate gun trafficking: ‘It’s a national issue’

Alvin Bragg was appointed co-chair of Prosecutors Against Gun Violence and sets sights on addressing flow of guns

At a time of intense focus on high-profile and local incidents of gun violence in the US, Alvin Bragg, the Manhattan district attorney, has been appointed to help lead Prosecutors Against Gun Violence (PAGV), a national group that has been trying to decrease shootings and violence since 2014.

Bragg says he plans to bring his big city experience" to the national group, and wants to collaborate with his peers to address interstate gun trafficking.