On Thanksgiving eve, New York City experiences a startling surge in gun violence, resulting in seven individuals being shot within just four hours. The incidents began just after 7:20 p.m. in Downtown Brooklyn, where two teenagers were targeted following a verbal dispute.
Subsequent shootings unfolded in the Bronx and Astoria, Queens, with victims aged between 18 and 25, and all injuries reported as non-life-threatening. Despite this alarming spike, police noted that overall shootings in the city have decreased by 23% compared to the previous year, highlighting the need for continuous community safety efforts.
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