Skip to content
The Nexus
DossierENTITY

2026 murder and shooting lows

Coverage of 2026 murder and shooting lows in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 1 · 11:45 UTCMost recent: Jul 1 · 11:45 UTC
Co-mentioned in this coverage
NYPDorganization1Jessica Tischperson1Zohran Mamdaniperson1$70 million NYPD hiring plantopic1progressive lawmakersorganization1criminal justice advocatesorganization135,000 officer rostertopic1
Recent coverage
  • POLITICSJul 1 · 11:45 UTCAMNY
    Editorial | City Hall makes an NYPD budget blunder

    The NYPD has achieved record lows in murders and shootings in 2026 despite a historic low officer roster of 35,000. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch proposed hiring 580 more officers with a $70 million budget, but the final city budget excluded this plan, pleasing progressive lawmakers who oppose expanding the police force. Mayor Zohran Mamdani claims the department can maintain safety without additional hires.

2026 murder and shooting lows · Dossier · The Nexus