Statistically, compared to other cities..like, say..Chicago...NYC’s murder rate is among the lowest...as is all violent crimes. Yes, there are parts of the city that aren’t safe for “outsiders” and if you’re out and about at 4AM...even in a good neighborhood...it’s dicey..but the security tape appears to show him walking away with his assailant...IOW..he KNEW the perp..and that’s a whole nother story..
I must have missed that part of the story."Walking" with the perp doesn't necessarily mean he knew him although it certainly could.I've had strangers start walking beside me in midtown Manhattan,in daylight,asking me for money and not taking "no" for an answer.If they *were* acquainted that certainly would change things.
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Correct. Chicago is much, much more dangerous. Detroit as well.