A 13-year-old migrant living at the Roosevelt Hotel in Midtown was shot in the leg by assailants who fled the scene, highlighting concerns over violence affecting asylum seekers.
The influx of around 210,000 migrants in New York City has led to increased violence, with a significant number of asylum seekers remaining in city care, raising safety concerns.
Recent incidents illustrate a troubling pattern of violence at migrant shelters, with attacks on security personnel and a tragic shooting of a migrant mother, indicating urgent safety issues.
The escalating violence surrounding migrant facilities is exemplified by the numerous assaults and unrest recorded at locations like Floyd Bennett Field and Randall's Island, indicating systemic challenges.
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