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New York to debut ‘gun courts’ and special unit to curb violence
by Chris Eger“When somebody makes a decision to pick up a gun, that’s like a pre-murder case," says gun control advocates backing the new system.
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NYPD uses ShotSpotter, smart phone app, to arrest 3 on gun charges
by Chris EgerNew York Police responded to a cue from a ShotSpotter alert of gunfire in a Brooklyn neighborhood and soon had three in custody on charges of criminal possession of a weapon.
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NYC to study illegal gun market
by Jared MorganHow do violent criminals in the Big Apple get their hands on guns? That’s what a new study by New York City Hall and Rutgers University intends to find out.
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Man files lawsuit, claims harassment, beating by NYPD for giving cop killer directions
by Jennifer CruzBaker had no idea Ismaaiyl Brinsley was about to execute two NYPD cops when he asked for directions, but the chance encounter led to constant harassment.
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NYPD: Lowest level of firearms discharges since 1971
by Chris EgerThe New York Police Department released their annual firearms discharge report for 2014 on Thursday and noted an overall decline in incidents.
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Cuomo calls for government shut down over gun control
by Chris EgerIn delivering the eulogy Saturday for an aide killed by a stray bullet on a New York City street, Gov. Andrew Cuomo stepped up his calls for national gun control.
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NYPD gun sting ends with bystander’s death
by Chris EgerA 61-year-old school bus driver was fatally shot Friday night by stray bullets from an undercover New York Police Department officer during a gun buy that went bad.
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‘Gun family’ head gets 18 years for trafficking weapons into New York
by Chris EgerA Brooklyn judge handed down sentencing Thursday in the case of a man who sold 151 guns brought from Georgia to an undercover New York cop on a street corner.
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Police standoff ends with firefighter shot, suspect dead
by Jennifer CruzAfter arriving to serve a warrant, officers saw smoke in the home, but when firefighters moved in, the suspect opened fire and prompted a six-hour standoff.
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NYPD officer does the Nae Nae during block party (VIDEO)
by Jennifer CruzAt the end of the day, the entire neighborhood thanked the officer and his partner for their service to the community… and Officer Ferrazzo sharing his awesome dance skills.
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NYPD Sgt. suspended after splashing semen on co-worker
by Jennifer CruzThe substance was tested and confirmed to be semen. Now the DA is waiting for a DNA sample to determine its origins.
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Fake gun store attendant best known as Grand Theft Auto mega crook
by Chris EgerIn an ironic twist, it turns out the counter staff at the faux gun store in Manhattan’s Lower East Side stocked with hidden cameras and illegal guns was none other than Ned Luke, known for his depiction of a hyper violent criminal in the GTA series.
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