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CRIMEJul 30 · 22:59 UTCNY POSTJoe Marino, Matt Troutman

At least 50 NYC kids shot in gun crimes so far this year – including tragic 12-year-old Bx boy

At least 50 youths under 18 in New York City were shot or killed in gun crimes during the first half of 2026, according to NYPD data. The latest case involved 12-year-old Jacob Freytes from the Bronx.

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