According to NYPD Chief of Crime Control Strategies Michael Lipetri, the issue stems from the Raise the Age laws which prevent the prosecution of some youths as adults for major crimes, resulting in a culture of impunity for teen gun offenders.
Police statistics show that New York City has experienced a troubling increase in teenage shooting deaths in 2024, with 15 murders reported so far, a rise from 12 in 2023, amid concerns about the accountability of young offenders under current laws.
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