NYPD warns of growing Venezuelan gang presence in NYC

The NYPD is trying to tackle a rise in violent crime attributed to members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua who have recently arrived in New York City.

Crime in the City full episode: June 28, 2024
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A look at some of the more notable crimes across the New York City area this week, including a triple stabbing in the East Village, an attempted rape in broad daylight in Central Park and the fatal shooting of a popular sneaker reseller in SoHo.

Juneteenth Lake Merritt shooting victim loses finger, suffers life-changing injuries

The sister of a man who was shot and critically injured during the Juneteenth celebration at Lake Merritt described what she said was an unprovoked attack on her brother.

Commanders employee's murder case remains unsolved

The family of Micah Brown, a Washington Commanders employee who was shot and killed in April, is pleading for public assistance in finding his killer.

NYPD releases sketch of Central Park sex assault suspect

The NYPD has released a sketch of the man wanted for allegedly attempting to rape a woman who was sunbathing in Central Park on Monday.

Elderly woman hit, killed by truck in Brooklyn: NYPD

An elderly woman was hit by a truck while crossing the street in Brooklyn on Wednesday afternoon, police said.

2 women accused of traveling to Florida, stealing $6,000 worth of merchandise

Two women were arrested in Port Charlotte for their alleged involvement in multiple organized shoplifting thefts throughout Florida, deputies said.

Remy Ma's son Jason faces 7-count indictment in Queens murder: Details of the case

The Queens County DA described the 2021 murder as a "cold-blooded killing on a public street." Both Scott and Swygert have records that include murder and weapons charges in New York City.

Harlem shooting: MTA bus struck by bullets, 2 men injured

Two people were injured after an MTA bus was struck by a bullet in Harlem Wednesday night, police said.

MTA bus in Harlem struck by bullet
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Police in Harlem are looking for a suspect after a late-night shooting left and MTA bus with a bullet hole in it.

Brooklyn apartment fire leaves 4 injured: FDNY

Four people were injured after a fire broke out in an apartment building in Brooklyn early Thursday morning, the FDNY said.

NYC subway assault: Man impersonating NYPD officer pepper sprays commuter

The NYPD is looking for the suspect they said impersonated a police officer in NYC and pepper sprayed a man inside the Whitehall Street – South Ferry subway station in Lower Manhattan.

Pepper spray attack in NYC subway station
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The NYPD is looking for the suspect they said impersonated a police officer in NYC and pepper sprayed a man inside the Whitehall Street ? South Ferry subway station in Lower Manhattan.

East Village triple stabbing exposes ongoing issues on certain NYC blocks

Ongoing issues on 14th Street in NYC were highlighted again this week after a triple stabbing in the East Village. More police are in the area, but people living there say more has to be done.

NYC bodegas install panic buttons
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Several bodegas across NYC are installing panic buttons in the wake of a rise in attacks against owners and workers. FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has the details.

NYC bodegas install panic buttons amid surge in violent attacks

In the wake of a rise in attacks against bodega owners and workers, help is finally coming in the form of panic buttons. The buttons are being installed in hot spots where bodega workers are most vulnerable to violence and robberies.

Police searching for driver after wild 2 county chase

Police said they arrested a man accused of driving a stolen car in Costa Mesa Wednesday morning. But while officers were taking him into custody, a woman in the passenger's seat hopped behind the wheel and took off.