"The NYPD says the gunfire erupted just before 6 p.m. near Livonia Avenue and Bristol Street. A neighbor told CBS New York she heard about four shots, grabbed her children and ran inside."
"Commissioner Jessica Tisch appeared at the 73rd Precinct to highlight the NYPD's work on gun violence. 'As the result of our crime-fighting strategies, shooting incidents this year are down 25% compared to 2024 and 40% compared to 2023,' Tisch said."
"City officials have pointed to multi-year drops in shootings across New York City. A January transcript from the Mayor's Office states that 2025 produced historic lows for shooting incidents and victims citywide."
"The shooting left neighbors shaken on a block some residents described as usually quiet, with several saying they rarely hear gunfire in the area."
A 9-year-old boy was shot in the leg in Brownsville, Brooklyn, around 6 p.m. Police reported that the child is recovering. Witnesses heard gunfire and saw individuals fleeing the scene. Authorities do not believe the boy was the intended target. Earlier that day, the Police Commissioner highlighted a decrease in shooting incidents. Citywide trends show a multi-year decline in shootings, attributed to focused enforcement and prevention efforts. Neighbors expressed shock over the incident in a typically quiet area, and police are seeking information from the public.
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