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Rape is Rape Act
Coverage of Rape is Rape Act in the Nexus archive.
- Less blood, younger shooters: NYC hits record low crime even as teen gunmen rise
New York City reported record lows in shootings and murders in the first half of 2026, with 322 shootings and 122 murders, but the percentage of teen shooters increased to 22%. Major crimes like burglary and robbery also declined, though rapes rose due to expanded legal definitions.