NYPD Commissioner Backtracks Zero Shootings In NYC For July 4th Claim—After Brooklyn Man Was Fatally Shot At 11:46 PM!
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Noir Nation, the NYPD might’ve been a little too quick to pat themselves on the back this holiday weekend!
On the morning of July 5th, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch took to X (formerly known as Twitter) with bold claims that New York City experienced “ZERO shootings or murders” on the Fourth of July—a historic feat that, if true, would’ve marked the first time ever.
But social media users were quick to fact-check the department, and it didn’t take long for the truth to surface.
🔫 Fatal Reality Hits Brooklyn Before Midnight
According to updated reports, a 31-year-old man was shot around 11:46 p.m. on July 4th in Brooklyn—just minutes before midnight. He was transported to Brookdale Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead in the early hours of July 5th. That single incident alone unraveled the NYPD’s viral claim.
Update: a man was dropped off at Brookdale Hospital by private means at 1:30am on July 5th. He was pronounced dead this morning. NYPD detectives just determined he was shot at 11:46pm on July 4th. https://t.co/dGCotuUDSK— Jessica S. Tisch (@NYPDPC) July 5, 2025
📉 NYPD’s “Zero Violence” Claim Falls Apart
The department initially celebrated the alleged milestone online, with Commissioner Tisch writing: “ZERO shootings or murders in New York City on July 4th. The last time in recorded history that happened was… never.”
The post quickly gained attention, but as soon as the verified details of the Brooklyn shooting emerged, the department quietly issued a correction—acknowledging the fatality and amending their public statement.
In true internet fashion, users flooded the post with screenshots, news links, and real-time receipts—showing that while the city may have been quieter than usual, it was not without tragedy. Many felt the NYPD’s celebration was premature and even insensitive, considering the reality of what transpired that same night.
🕵🏾♀️ Internet Sleuths Keep the Pressure On
With the community and watchdog accounts staying vigilant, questions are now being raised about how such a miscommunication made it to the public so confidently, and whether it was a calculated PR move or an honest oversight. Either way, the public wants answers—not optics.
🗞️ Public Safety vs. Public Relations
This isn’t the first time a major law enforcement agency has been accused of prioritizing image over facts. While safer holidays are worth celebrating, inaccurate claims only erode public trust—especially in a city like New York where community safety is always top of mind.
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