More than 3,000 illegal firearms have been confiscated in New York City so far in 2025, averaging 14 seizures per day for seven consecutive months. Mayor Eric Adams announced this milestone alongside the NYPD, showing a commitment to reducing crime. The statistics reveal a historic decrease in shootings and homicides, with a 54% decrease in shootings and a 36% reduction in homicides citywide. A total of over 22,700 illegal firearms have been removed from the streets since Adams took office in January 2022.
Officials reported an average of 14 illegal guns seized per day over seven months, marking a significant milestone in reducing crime.
Mayor Adams announced a 54% decline in shootings and a 36% reduction in homicides, reflecting the lowest shooting and homicide rates in recorded history.
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