The summer months are traditionally the time when gun violence spikes, which is the reason the NYPD and my office focus extra resources and efforts during that period. It is gratifying that, after a particularly safe summer in 2023, we reached even more historic lows this year.
These numbers reflect the lowest recorded stats since data has been collected, according to the DA's office, and represent a 74% decline compared to the summer of 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic, civil unrest and a spike in violence occurred concurrently.
While more needs to be done, public safety in Brooklyn continues to improve and our multi-pronged approach in fighting gun crimes - which includes gang takedowns, investments in our Digital Evidence Lab, precision prosecutions, and community-based initiatives - is working.
While this decline is a strong step forward, we must remain focused on our ultimate goal: reducing violence while ensuring the safety of our communities.
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