NYC shootings and homicides declined in January, while other major crimes see an uptick

Key Facts

• Shootings and homicides citywide dipped in January, despite rises in other major crimes including assault and robbery, the NYPD said Friday.
• Shootings in New York decreased last month by about 26%, with 73 incidents, compared to 99 incidents in January 2022.
• Shootings declined most steeply in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Manhattan, the NYPD said.
• NYPD 40th Precinct Officers are seen standing near the scene where at least for people were shot at E. 141st St. and Willis Ave. in The Bronx on Monday afternoon.

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