NYPD ANNOUNCES FEWEST MURDERS, SHOOTING INCIDENTS IN RECORDED HISTORY FOR FIRST THREE MONTHS OF THE YEAR
: The Bronx led the city’s major crime reduction with a 9.4% decrease during the start of 2026. 2. High-Profile Cases and Legal Developments murder-in-new-york
: There were 54 murders in the first quarter of 2026, surpassing the previous record of 60 set in 2018 and marking a 28% drop compared to the same period in 2025. In a major milestone for public safety, the
In a major milestone for public safety, the first three months of 2026 recorded the lowest number of murders and shooting incidents in New York City’s recorded history. NYPD ANNOUNCES FEWEST MURDERS
: Shooting incidents in early 2026 tied the all-time low of 139 set in 2025, which the NYPD already considered the safest year on record for gun violence.
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