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NYPD: homicides, shootings likely to hit all-time low

Originally published: December 28, 2012 12:28 PM
Updated: December 28, 2012 8:49 PM
By GARY DYMSKI  gary.dymski@newsday.com

New York City Police Commissioner Ray Kelly speaks

Photo credit: Jason DeCrow | New York City Police Commissioner Ray Kelly speaks in Manhattan. (Aug. 30, 2012)

New York City expects to record all-time lows in 2012 for the fewest numbers of homicides and shootings, officials said Friday.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg and police Commissioner Ray Kelly said the city had 414 homicides through Thursday and 1,353 shootings through Dec. 23.

"The fact that the safest big city in America is safer than ever is a testament to the hard work and determination...

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