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Bronx Stabbing Highlights Surge in Youth Violence

8/17/2025

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The stabbing of 14-year-old Angel Mendoza in the Bronx underscores rising youth violence in New York.
Arrests of youths with firearms increased by 136% since the 2018 "Raise the Age" law.
83% of felonies committed by 16- and 17-year-olds are diverted to family court, contributing to rising violence.
Although overall shootings have decreased, juvenile victimization, especially among Black and Hispanic youths, has significantly risen.

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Story summary

The stabbing of 14-year-old Angel Mendoza in the Bronx underscores rising youth violence in New York.
Arrests of youths with firearms increased by 136% since the 2018 "Raise the Age" law.
83% of felonies committed by 16- and 17-year-olds are diverted to family court, contributing to rising violence.
Although overall shootings have decreased, juvenile victimization, especially among Black and Hispanic youths, has significantly risen.