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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Two Men Arrested for Separate Shooting Incidents in Yonkers
Deiandre Phillips and Ricky Towns were arrested in recent days over two shootings that occurrent in recent weeks.
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5 Individuals Injured, 3 Gravely, in Unrelated Shootings In Yonkers
Police report that five individuals were injured in unrelated shootings around Yonkers on Monday, July 18th.
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Stewart-Cousins Stands Firm on Gun Debate
New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins makes strong remarks in support of new gun regulations.
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Marilyn Cotto Montanez Was Shot Dead By a Stray Bullet in 2019; Yonkers Shooter Gets Jail Time
A high school teenage girl in Yonkers was killed by a stray bullet from the gun held by a 17-year-old who admitted to second-degree murder on Friday.
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Yonkers Softball Tournament Commemorating Gun Violence Victim Features 20 Teams
The annual Michael Nolan commemorative softball tournament was held on Saturday at Cook Field in Yonkers featuring 20 teams.