On Monday, Carson's killing drew thousands of people to the scene of the crime for a march intended to restore a sense of safety to one of the nation's most gay-friendly neighborhoods.
In the wake of the deadly shooting, officials said Monday that police would increase their presence there and in nearby neighborhoods through the end of June, Gay Pride Month.
The reports come as the New York Police Department increased a presence in several Manhattan neighborhoods through the end of June, which is Gay Pride Month.