Overview

• Police recorded 21 shooting incidents and 24 victims from Friday evening through early Tuesday, resulting in three fatalities.
• Those figures compare with last year’s 41 shooting victims and nine deaths over the same holiday period.
• City data show a 22% decline in fatal shootings and a 32% drop in total shootings so far this year.
• Officials point to an expanded police deployment, the hiring of 200 detectives and higher clearance rates as key factors.
• Community organizations and residents say street outreach, youth employment programs and mental health support played a decisive role.