On the night of May 18, Brooklyn witnessed another double shooting, leaving two individuals, including a teenager, injured at Highland Park. This incident marked the third such shooting over the weekend in the borough. Both victims, aged 18 and 15, were hospitalized in stable condition. As violence continues, statistics reveal a complex situation: overall crime has decreased by more than 16% in the 75th Precinct, yet murder rates have surged by 25%. Investigations into several shootings remain ongoing, raising public safety concerns in the community.
The recent double shooting in Cypress Hills is indicative of a troubling trend in Brooklyn, reflecting a disturbing spike in violent incidents involving firearms.
While overall crime in the 75th Precinct has decreased by over 16%, the troubling reality is that murders have risen by 25% this year.
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