The number of shooting victims in the 52nd Precinct in the Bronx has jumped 130%, reaching 30, despite an overall citywide decline in shooting incidents.
Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny highlighted the tensions between longstanding residents and newer arrivals, pointing to a violent incident where disputes escalated to gunfire.
An NYPD detective noted that gang involvement is prominent in the Bronx, stating that "the majority of the shootings in the Bronx are gang related."
The 103rd Precinct in Jamaica, Queens, is also experiencing significant violence, with a 100% increase in shooting victims from last year.
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