"It's very frustrating to lay this all out for them and still have a horrible death happen," said Alex Duncan, an Astoria resident and founder of the pro-street safety subreddit, r/micromobilityNYC. This comment underscores the community's desperation for increased safety amidst a rise in reckless police pursuits.
Deputy Inspector Kenneth Gorman, then the precinct's Commanding Officer, stated, "car chases are always a matter of balancing risk and reward," adding that it's "usually too dangerous to chase people through highly populated areas at high speeds." His acknowledgment highlights the tension between law enforcement practices and community safety.
From Jan. 1 through Sept. 30, 2024, cops from the 114th Precinct engaged in 38 high-speed chases on residential streets, making it one of the highest chase rates in the city. This alarming statistic reflects a troubling trend of increased law enforcement recklessness.
Since the killing of 7-year-old Dolma Naadhun in Astoria due to reckless driving, community members have organized to advocate for safer streets. Their ongoing efforts exemplify the community's resolve against escalating vehicular dangers.
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