New York City initially reported zero shootings and murders on July 4th, marking the first time in recorded history with no such incidents on Independence Day, according to NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted this milestone as part of a broader trend of declining violence, noting that shooting victims in the city have decreased by 25% in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year, reaching the lowest recorded number. However, this claim was later revised after NYPD detectives confirmed a shooting incident occurred at 11:46 p.m. on July 4th, with the victim dying the following morning at Brookdale Hospital. Despite this update, the overall trend of reduced gun violence in New York City remains notable.