Broome County District Attorney Paul Battisti announces a notable decline in gun violence, with a 38% drop in nonfatal shooting incidents compared to the previous year. This positive trend aligns with a statewide decrease revealed by Governor Kathy Hochul, providing residents with a greater sense of safety.
Significantly, Broome County has experienced a 66% reduction in confirmed shots fired year to date. Battisti credits this improvement to the collaborative efforts among local agencies, bolstered by substantial state funding through initiatives like the Gun-Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) grant. These measures have allowed law enforcement to target crime hot spots effectively.
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