Gun Violence
Gun-related violence is violence committed with the use of a firearm. Gun-related violence may or may not be considered criminal. Criminal violence includes homicide, assault with a deadly weapon, and suicide, or attempted suicide, depending on jurisdiction.
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Three Shootings in Two Days Highlights Rise in Youth Violence
With three shootings occurring within just 48 hours, Police are working to address these crimes and prevent violence among minors.
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Bronx Man Sentenced to 25 Years to Life for Yonkers Murder
Westchester DA Mimi Rocah announced that a Bronx man was sentenced to 25 years to life for the 2021 Yonkers murder of Shaun Hutchinson.
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New Mural in Nodine Hill Leaves Its Mark on Young Artists
A new mural was unveiled on Elm Street this week, but its true lasting impression will be on all of the children who helped to create it.
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Gun Violence Prevention Advocate, Michael Rodriguez, Arrested in Major Drug and Gun Bust
Michael Rodriguez, the 49-year-old Executive Director of Bronx Rises Against Gun Violence, was arrested in his Yonkers home on gun and drug charges.
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Defendant in 2022 Murder at a Yonkers Bar Offered Plea Deal
Yaquba McGougain has been offered a plea deal after a shooting incident at Duo Tapas Bar that left one dead.
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Yonkers Man to Serve 12 Years in Prison Over 2021 Armed Robbery
A Yonkers man has been sentenced to 12 years in state prison for his involvement in a terrifying armed robbery that took place in 2021.