New York State announces nearly 30% decrease in shooting incidents with injury across New York

ALBANY, NY- Governor Kathy Hochul announced this week that shooting incidents, with injury, declined 28 percent through August 2024 compared to the same eight-month period last year, as reported by police departments participating in New York State’s Gun Involved Violence Elimination initiative.

“Our strategies for tackling gun violence are proving effective, but our work is never finished – we will continue investing, innovating and partnering with law enforcement to make New York a safer place for everyone,” the Governor said.

The 28 percent decline reflects 417 shooting incidents with injury from January 1 through August 31, 2024, compared to 578 incidents from January 1 through August 31, 2023.

New York State’s GIVE initiative supports 28 police departments in 21 counties with the majority of the state’s population outside New York City.

Locally, the following police departments reported particularly significant declines in shootings through August 2024 compared to the same seven-month period last year:

• Syracuse: 26 percent decline.
• Utica: 47 percent decline.

The FY25 Enacted Budget included $347 million secured by Governor Hochul to fund a comprehensive plan that addresses gun violence, reduces crime and recognizes the importance of a multifaceted approach improving public safety.

Image via the office of New York State Governor Kathy Hochul.