12-year-old fatally shot in New York City as violent crime spikes nationwide

A 12-year-old boy was killed when he and his family were caught in the crossfire between two other cars on Thursday night in Brooklyn. 

"To have a young boy shot, and when you look at the video, it's horrific how it happened," New York City Mayor Eric Adams said. "We're piecing together the pieces and we're going to find the individuals."  

The shooting is among the latest as violence spikes in New York City. Crime in the city is up nearly 45% from last year, according to the New York City Police Department.