According to the Westchester District Attorney’s 2008 Annual Report, vehicles caused 12 of the 41 homicides in 2008—and 58 percent of those killed were pedestrians. Guns, not surprisingly, were responsible for the greatest number of killings: 17.
Instrumentalities of Homicides in 2008
Knives 15%
Blunt Force 15%
Guns 41%
Vehicles 29%
Your guide to people, places, and things to do in Westchester County, from Croton-on-Hudson to Peekskill, White Plains, Yonkers, and more.
Get Our Email Updates
Follow Us
Copyright © 2024 Today Media. All Rights Reserved.
Our CEOs & Business Leaders Golf Outing is August 5!
Our Best of Westchester Party is July 24!
Our Westchester Home Design Awards event is June 26!
Our Wine & Food Festival returns June 4-9!
Our Wunderkinds event takes place on May 23!
Our Best of Business Ballot is open through May 15!
Our Healthcare Heroes Awards event takes place on May 9!
Our Westchester Home Builders Awards take place on April 4!
Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Forum is March 14!
Unveiled: A Boutique Bridal Brunch is February 25!
Holiday flash sale ... subscribe and save 50%
Limited time offer. New subscribers only.