The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation is looking into the death of a civilian who died on Independence Day after an encounter with
The 4th of July holiday became a nightmare in Queens on Thursday afternoon after a deadly stabbing incident ended in police shooting a suspect, sources familiar with the investigation said.At approximately 5:23 p.m. on July 4, two NYPD officers responded to a reported assault at a residence in Queens . Upon their arrival, officers reportedly found a man with a knife in his hand struggling with another man, who was wounded.
The officers allegedly ordered the man to drop the knife, but he did not comply. One of the officers then fired his service weapon, striking the man. The man was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. At the apartment, officers found an 8-year-old child who had been stabbed. The child was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he died of his injuries. NYPD Chief of Patrol John Chell told press after the incident that the 8-year-old and his killer were stepbrothers, and that a 29-year-old woman had also been wounded.
If OSI’s assessment indicates an officer may have caused the death, OSI proceeds to conduct a full investigation of the incident.Emily Davenport is the Digital Editor of amNewYork Metro. She covers entertainment, business and things to do stories around New York City, both in writing and through video. Outside of work, you can find her exploring the city or hanging out at home with her cranky bird.
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