NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch faced public criticism after prematurely announcing a violence-free Independence Day in New York City—only to reverse her claim hours later when a late-night shooting came to light.
In a now-viral post on X (formerly Twitter), Tisch had proudly declared,
“Zero shootings or murders in New York City on July 4th. The last time in recorded history that happened was… never.”
The celebratory tone, however, didn’t age well.
Reality Check Follows Viral Post
Shortly after the post gained traction, Tisch issued a correction:…