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Shootings in New York Fall to Lowest Number Since the ’90s

The city recorded 998 shootings in 2016, the lowest of any year since at least 1993. Officials credited the decline to the Police Department’s focus on gang violence. [Source]

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Origin: nytimes.com

Category: Crime and Criminals

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Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/04/nyregion/new-york-shootings-decline.html?partner=rss&emc=rss