For the first time in three decades, New York City marked an extraordinary milestone: five consecutive days without a shooting victim. From Saturday evening to Thursday evening, the NYPD reported zero shooting incidents, a feat not seen since the advent of its CompStat system in the 1990s.
“This is the longest we’ve gone without a shooting victim since the beginning of the CompStat era,” the NYPD said in a statement. The department credited the achievement to the “brave work that the members of the NYPD do every day,” highlighting ongoing efforts to curb gun violence.
Precision Policing and Declining Gun Violence
The NYPD’s focus on removing illegal firearms from the streets has played a critical role in the decline of shooting incidents. Mayor Eric Adams emphasized this progress earlier in the week, announcing that more than 20,000 illegal guns had been seized since he took office in 2022. This figure represents approximately 3,000 more weapons confiscated compared to the prior three-year period.
“Through precision policing, particularly as it relates to gun violence, lives are being saved every day in New York,” said NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch.
Despite these advances, the streak ended just minutes after the NYPD celebrated the milestone. At 10:15 p.m. Thursday, a 34-year-old man was shot multiple times in Brooklyn’s East New York neighborhood. The victim was transported to Brookdale Hospital in stable condition, and no arrests have been made.
Context for the Achievement
The city’s latest crime data offers further context to this milestone. As of last Sunday, there were 45 shooting victims in 2025—matching the number recorded over the same period in 2024. However, shooting incidents have decreased, with 29 recorded this year compared to 39 during the same timeframe last year.
The achievement underscores New York City’s ongoing struggle and progress in combating gun violence. While the city still averages more than two shootings a day annually, the five-day streak serves as a hopeful indicator of the potential for lasting change.
“This moment reminds us of what’s possible when we work together to make our city safer,” Tisch added.