The Syracuse Police Department reports that a staggering 86% of handguns used in crimes in the city come from out of state, highlighting a significant issue in local gun violence. Notably, more than half of these firearms are traced back to just three states: Ohio, Georgia, and North Carolina, which all rank lower than New York on national gun violence metrics.
Georgia stands out, as it alone accounts for 25% of Syracuse’s recovered handguns, and the number of Georgia-registered firearms seized in New York has nearly doubled in the last decade. With a slight decrease in crime gun recoveries and arrests in recent years, this data raises important questions about gun trafficking trends and their implications for public safety.
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