NYC crime stats 2023: Are crime rates up or down in the city?

New York City crime news has dominated headlines throughout 2023, but what do the statistics show? Is NYC safer than it was in 2022?

NYPD releases 2023 crime statistics
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NYC officials are touting the city's 2023 end-of-year crime numbers as a victory, but the truth is a bit more complicated. FOX 5 NY's Morgan McKay takes a look at the numbers, and hears what officials have to say.

Imam shot in Newark New Jersey
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FOX 5 NY Stephanie Bertini reports live outside the scene.

Canarsie shooting: Boy, 15, killed outside Brooklyn NYCHA complex

According to the NYPD, the boy, identified as Javel Lawton, was found with a gunshot wound to the chest outside the rear of 1550 E. 102 St., which is the Bay View Houses in the Canarsie section of Brooklyn.

15-year-old shot and killed in Brooklyn
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A 15-year-old boy was shot and killed outside a New York City Housing Authority complex in the Canarsie section of Brooklyn, the NYPD said.

Tupac Shakur murder suspect makes bid in Las Vegas court for house arrest before trial

Lawyers for Duane “Keffe D" Davis say he's in poor health and poses no danger to the community. But prosecutors say jail telephone recordings show that witnesses may be at risk of harm if Davis is released.

Gunman arrested for breaching Colorado Supreme Court, holding guard at gunpoint

A suspect has been arrested at the Colorado Supreme Court building after allegedly shooting out windows, holding an armed security guard at gunpoint and maneuvering about the building for nearly two hours until voluntarily surrendering.

'Black Panther' actress Carrie Bernans says she's victim of Midtown New Year's hit-and-run

"Black Panther" actress Carrie Bernans says she was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash that left at least 8 people, including 3 police officers, hurt in Midtown on New Year's Day.

South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung stabbed in neck by knife-wielding man

The attacker approached Lee Jae-myung, saying he wanted to get his autograph, and then stabbed him, authorities said. Democratic Party officials near Lee quickly subdued the attacker before police detained him.

Midtown Manhattan police chase ends in crash, at least 8 injured

A police chase in Midtown saw a suspect crash into several police cars before striking a food truck, pinning a woman underneath it.

North Carolina pastor attempted to stick wife's co-worker's head into deep fryer: police

A High Point, North Carolina, pastor was arrested last week after allegedly assaulting and attempting to push his wife’s co-worker’s head into a McDonald’s deep fryer, according to police.

Possible e-bike fire injures 2 people in Brooklyn
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An apparent e-bike fire in Brooklyn has left two people with serious injuries this New Year?s Eve.

MTA police fatally shoot man accused of groping a teenager
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They attempted to arrest the alleged groper, who refused to comply with officers and reached toward his waistband, according to the MTAPD. That's when the two cops stepped back, pulled out their service weapons and saw the man's MAC-10 submachine gun with a 30-round extended magazine. FOX 5 NY's Michelle Ross reports.