NEW YORK CITY — On Sunday, April 17, 2016 at 1:33 a.m., two plain-clothed police officers assigned to the 106th Precinct, operating an unmarked department auto, were traveling southbound on 135th Street and encountered a double-parked SUV with a male standing next to it holding an open bottle of alcohol.
As the officers approached him, they observed a firearm in his waistband. The officers attempted to engage the male, who in turn, fled the location.
A foot pursuit ensued, during which verbal commands were given to the 32-year-old suspect.
As the suspect approached the corner of 135th Street and 116th Avenue, a second unmarked department auto, with three members of the 106th Precinct, encountered him there.
As the suspect was confronted by the officers, he reached for his firearm. Four officers discharged their service weapons. The suspect was struck several times in the torso.
EMS responded to the location and transported the suspect to Jamaica Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased. The officers were not injured, but were transported to Long Island Jewish Medical Center, via EMS, for treatment and evaluation.
A .40 caliber Hi-Point firearm was recovered at the scene of the shooting. The investigation remains ongoing.
