Teen fatally shot in the Bronx; suspect at large
Crime in the City full episode: January 31, 2025
FOX 5 NY’s Dan Bowens takes a look at some of the more notable crimes across the New York City area this week, including six perps taking a subway train from a joyride, a gang bust involving Tren de Aragua members and ICE raids in the Bronx.
BRONX - An 18-year-old man was fatally shot overnight in the Bronx, police said.
What we know:
The shooting happened at 1:25 a.m. on Sunday near East Tremont Avenue and Park Avenue.
When officers arrived, they found the 18-year-old with multiple gunshot wounds to his body.
He was then taken to Saint Barnabas Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.
No arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing.
What we don't know:
The identity of the 18-year-old and the suspect are unclear.
The motive behind the shooting is unclear.
Was crime in NYC up or down in 2024?
Big picture view:
According to NYPD statistics, overall crime was down in New York City in 2024 by around 3% compared to 2023, year to date.
Murders were down 3.8%, with 375 this past year as opposed to 390 in 2023. Robberies and burglaries also saw decreases.
"While there were thousands fewer victims of major crimes—including shootings, murders, robberies, and other violent acts—in 2024, there is still much more work to be done to keep New Yorkers safe, to make them feel safe, and to improve their overall quality of life in the year ahead," Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said.
It wasn't all good news, however. The city saw an 18.7% increase in rapes and a 4.9% increase in felony assaults.
On the subway and mass transit, felony assaults were up 65% from 2019 to 2024, according to the MTA. In 2019, 374 felony assaults were reported, while in 2024, 579 were reported.
The Source: This article contains previous reporting from FOX 5 NY and the NYPD.