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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Cold Case Bureau’s Success Leads to Sentencing in Decade-Old Murder
Westchester County’s Cold Case Bureau shows promising results by closing a decade-old murder investigation from Yonkers.
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Eric Williams Convicted in Jabree West Murder
Eric Williams has been found guilty of second-degree murder in the shooting death of his friend, Jabree West.
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Public Safety in the Midst of Gang-Related Incidents
Mayoral candidate Margaret Fountain-Coleman reacts to the recent gang-related gun violence throughout Yonkers.
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Gang-Related Shootings in Yonkers Lead to Multiple Arrests
The mayor and Police Commissioner announced at a press conference that arrests have been made in relation recent shootings in Yonkers.
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Yonkers Mayoral Candidate Corazón Pineda-Isaac Earns Gun Sense Candidate Distinction
Corazón Pineda-Isaac today announced that her campaign has been awarded the 2023 Gun Sense Candidate distinction by Moms Demand Action.
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Yonkers Teen Charged in Swatting Incident; Follows a Growing Trend
A Yonkers teen was arrested Wednesday for falsely reporting gunshots at Lincoln High School – a practice known as “swatting”