New York City experiences a notable drop in shootings, hitting the lowest numbers on record for the first two months of 2025, as reported by Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD officials. This decline is attributed to the NYPD’s aggressive focus on seizing illegal firearms, with over 1,000 guns removed from the streets since January.
According to Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, shooting incidents have decreased by more than 20% compared to the same months last year, contributing to an overall decline in major crime complaints. The city aims to build on this momentum, emphasizing the impact of well-trained officers in communities. To learn more about the strategies behind this record low in gun violence, click through to the full article.
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