In April 2026, the NYPD recorded 19 homicides, the lowest monthly total in history, surpassing previous lows. Shootings decreased by 18.6%, with shooting victims down 19.3%. However, the month was marked by the tragic deaths of two children due to gang-related violence. The NYPD attributes the overall decline in crime to targeted efforts against dangerous gangs and gun removal. The first four months of 2026 saw 76 homicides, indicating a potential record low for the year, with Staten Island reporting no murders.
"The NYPD reported 19 homicides during April 2026, beating the previous monthly low record of 21 set in 2014 and 2017, marking a historic decline."
"Despite the overall drop in crime, April was remembered for the tragic shootings of 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore and 15-year-old Jaden Pierre, both linked to gang activity."
"The first four months of 2026 saw a total of 76 homicides, beating the four-month record low of 86 set back in 2018, indicating a significant reduction in crime."
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