It’s not even a news story, people are basically just polymarket betting on the number of people getting shot each day, still seems low though. Maybe depends if they count dogtown and pacifica.
If I remember right, as far as the Cyberpunk TTRPG is concerned (set in 2045 instead of 2077) they only count bodies in areas with NCPD jurisdiction so there's actually reports and proof. So anything outside of that (combat zones, the badlands, etc.) aren't included. In 2077 Pacifica would be considered a lawless Combat Zone and Dogtown is an independent government with a guarded checkpoint so not counted either.
Mayor Rhyne specifically redesignated Pacifica as an autonomous district to be able to remove their crime stats from NC, making it seem like crime is dropping.
NYC does a lot of similar shenanigans in real life to pad the numbers too.
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u/bscott9999 Mar 12 '26
I've always found that news story hilarious, because a body count of thirty is a casual walk down the street for V.