Weekly Safety Report: Shooting, Stabbing, and Homicides Impact Staten Island

There were several incidents in Staten Island, New York this week that impacted the safety of the community. These incidents included a shooting inside a home on New Year's Day, an inmate being shivved on Rikers Island, 18 homicides on Staten Island in 2023, and a knife-wielding man chasing and stabbing a victim inside a convenience store.

Person shot inside Staten Island home on New Year 's Day , NYPD confirms

The Staten Island Advance01-01-2024

One person was shot inside a home on Logan Avenue, Sunnyside. Police responded to the scene and officers were seen outside the home. Detectives were canvassing the neighborhood for homes with outdoor surveillance cameras.

Related reports:

• Person shot inside Staten Island home on New Year 's Day , NYPD confirms
• Man , 18 , shot on New Year 's Day in Sunnyside

Rikers inmate reportedly shivved by alleged Grand Central stabber had 26 prior arrests , once charged with attempted murder

New York Post12-30-2023

An inmate on Rikers Island, Lawrence Browning, was reportedly shivved by Steven Hutcherson, who had allegedly just stabbed two girls at Grand Central station. Browning, who has a long history of run-ins with the law, was slashed four times in the face.

Related reports:

• Rikers inmate reportedly shivved by alleged Grand Central stabber had 26 prior arrests , once charged with attempted murder

18 Staten Islanders lost their lives in homicides in 2023 . Here are their stories .

The Staten Island Advance12-30-2023

There were 18 homicides on Staten Island in 2023, with victims ranging in age from infants to 81 years old. Six of the victims were children, including two babies. The number of homicides increased compared to previous years.

Related reports:

• 18 Staten Islanders lost their lives in homicides in 2023 . Here are their stories .

Knife-wielding man chases , stabs victim inside SI convenience store

1010WINS01-03-2024

A suspect chased and stabbed a man inside a convenience store on Nome Ave in Heartland Village. The victim was approached by the suspect, and after a verbal dispute, the suspect pulled out a knife and stabbed the victim in the abdomen.

Related reports:

• Knife-wielding man chases , stabs victim inside SI convenience store
• NYPD : Man sought for questioning in Staten Island assault ; allegedly pulled knife and stabbed victim in abdomen
• NYPD : 6 individuals sought for questioning in alleged destruction of Staten Island menorah

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