Juvenile shootings in New York City have escalated significantly, with a 15% rise this year compared to last, and an alarming 114% increase since pre-pandemic 2018. Although teen shooters have decreased by 5% this year, they have surged by 70% since 2018. The tragic death of 18-year-old Juan Jose Pena highlights the issue, as his mother relocates to the Dominican Republic for safety after his murder, reflecting broader community fears. Concerns over increasing violence among youth are growing, with calls for more action from elected officials to restore law and order.
"My nephew died 10 months ago and he did nothing wrong. The person who killed my nephew is still out there in the streets, maybe committing another crime and getting away with it while my sister is crying every single day. I don't think they are doing enough."
"When is this going to end? What are the elected officials doing? Don't they care about what's going on in the city. This is bad . . . it's getting worse. We don't have law and order anymore."
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