Speaking in Manhattan Friday afternoon, the VP comments on the shootings in upstate Binghamton that killed at least 14, wounded 4 at an immigration center. Another 37 escaped uninjured.

“I’d ask you keep all those folks in your prayers … I think it’s time that we’ve got to figure a way to deal with this senseless, senseless violence.” Click above for video.

At press conference, Gov. Paterson and city’s mayor both say they spoke to VP.