• Contact Us
  • Login
Subscribe
LittleAfrica News
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Mona Davids, Founder and Publisher
    • Mymoena Kalinisan-Davids, Director of Communications and Editor-in-Chief
  • Newspaper Editions
  • Education
  • Metro
  • Africa
  • Caribbean
  • U.S.
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Mona Davids, Founder and Publisher
    • Mymoena Kalinisan-Davids, Director of Communications and Editor-in-Chief
  • Newspaper Editions
  • Education
  • Metro
  • Africa
  • Caribbean
  • U.S.
No Result
View All Result
LittleAfrica News
No Result
View All Result
Home Metro

Two Assailants Killed by NYPD Officers In Separate Incidents

LittleAfrica Staff Writer by LittleAfrica Staff Writer
July 12, 2022
in Metro
Two Assailants Killed by NYPD Officers In Separate Incidents

pexels.com

140
SHARES
496
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Two Assailants Killed by NYPD Officers…

Two assailants were shot at and killed by NYPD officers in Queens and Brooklyn respectively after exchanging gunfire on Saturday, July 9th. The incidents are reported to have taken place simultaneously within the boroughs. 

According to reports, around 6 p.m on Saturday, a man placed two 911 calls in Queens, making numerous threats against several people. 

NYPD Chief of Patrol Jeffrey Maddrey stated that the suspect made threats against the Governor of New York Kathy Hochul, several elected officials, and police officers.

Maddrey also stated that the man threatened to “blow the head off” any police officers that responded to his call. 

After police officers arrived at the suspect’s home, on 116th Ave, they observed that a man was in possession of a firearm, which he pointed at the officers.

The incident turned deadly when gunfire was exchanged between the man and six police officers. The unidentified gunman died from the exchange of gunfire between himself and the police officers.

Maddrey held a press conference in Queens after the shooting. He claimed that at his estimation, at least 100 rounds had been fired in the incident. 

Around 7:30 p.m on the same night, a gold Nissan was stopped by police officers in downtown Brooklyn on Flatbush Avenue and Nevins Street.

The Nissan was stopped for a traffic violation. According to reports, when the NYPD officers ordered the occupants of the vehicle to get out, one of the occupants disembarked and ran off on foot.

This resulted in a chase in which the occupant of the vehicle allegedly opened fire into the street at the police officers chasing him. The officers fired back in self-defense, striking him in the chest. The man is reported to have died.  

Still on Assailants Killed by NYPD Officers…

Mayor Eric Adams emphatically agreed with the NYPD officers’ reaction to both incidents. Adams said the reaction was justified and necessary because if the officers had not returned fire at the suspects in both cases, innocent lives could have been affected.

Adams’ assessment was based on the bodycam footage he watched from both incidents. “These tapes, I think if the public starts to see the footage – you would be shocked what these ladies and gentlemen are doing every day,” said Adams. 

The man who was shot in Queens had a history of mental illness and Adams was quizzed on whether the police were correct in shooting at him considering that medical history.

“Heck yes,” Adams said. “The guy called 911 and, as the investigation is going to show, he said some things that clearly advertised violence. Those officers responded, a gun was displayed, and from my preliminary review, rounds were discharged.” 

The two shootings would most likely be investigated by Attorney General Letitia James’ office. The AG’s office has the authority to involve cases in which police officers have killed a civilian. 

New York City is still experiencing a high level and frequency of shootings. Shootings have regularly occurred in various locations around the city.

Though shootings are nearly occurring daily, statistics show that as of Saturday, July 9th, there have been 701 incidents of gun violence with 842 victims compared to the same period last year, which saw 791 shootings with 915 victims. 

 

Related

Previous Post

Two Ghanaians Test Positive for Marburg Virus, Nation Prepares for Outbreak

Next Post

Former President of Angola, Jose Eduardo dos Santos, Dies at 79

LittleAfrica Staff Writer

LittleAfrica Staff Writer

Related Posts

LittleAfrica News Newspaper : March 21-March 27
Metro

LittleAfrica News Newspaper : March 21-March 27

by LittleAfrica Staff Writer
March 21, 2023
1.2k
NYPD Claims Three Separate School Shootings in Manhattan Linked
Metro

NYPD Claims Three Separate School Shootings in Manhattan Linked

by LittleAfrica Staff Writer
March 21, 2023
969
New York City Mayor Eric Adams Faces Questions Over Possibly Breaching Campaign Finance Board Regulations
Metro

New York City Mayor Eric Adams Faces Questions Over Possibly Breaching Campaign Finance Board Regulations

by LittleAfrica Staff Writer
March 21, 2023
446
New York State Senate Democrats Suggest Introduction of Residential Parking
Metro

New York State Senate Democrats Suggest Introduction of Residential Parking

by LittleAfrica Staff Writer
March 21, 2023
645
Metro

Rampant Smuggling in New York City’s Juvenile Detention Facilities

by LittleAfrica Staff Writer
March 21, 2023
597
Next Post
Former President of Angola, Jose Eduardo dos Santos, Dies at 79

Former President of Angola, Jose Eduardo dos Santos, Dies at 79

Translate

en English
sw Swahiliyo Yorubazu Zuluso Somalisu Sudanesesn Shonaht Haitian Creolefr Frenchpt Portuguesenl Dutchen Englishes Spanishde Germanru Russianar Arabicaf Afrikaanssq Albanianam Amharicbn Bengalizh-CN Chinese (Simplified)da Danishtl Filipinofi Finnishel Greekha Hausaiw Hebrewhi Hindiis Icelandicig Igboit Italianja Japaneseko Koreanlb Luxembourgishms Malaymi Maorino Norwegianfa Persiansv Swedishtr Turkish
LittleAfrica News Newspaper : February 14-February 20, 2023
Metro

LittleAfrica News Newspaper : February 14-February 20, 2023

Local, National, and International News for the Diaspora LittleAfrica News Newspaper : February 14 — February 20, 2023

February 14, 2023
LittleAfrica News Newspaper : February 7-February 13, 2023
Metro

LittleAfrica News Newspaper : February 7-February 13, 2023

LittleAfrica News Newspaper : February 7 — February 13, 2023

February 6, 2023
Newspaper Digital Editions
Metro

LittleAfrica News Newspaper : January 31-February 6

Local, National, and International News for the Diaspora LittleAfrica News Newspaper : January 31 — February6, 2023

January 30, 2023
LittleAfrica News Newspaper : March 7-March 13
Print Newspaper Edition

LittleAfrica News Newspaper : March 7-March 13

LittleAfrica News Newspaper : March 7 — March 13, 2023

March 6, 2023
LittleAfrica News Newspaper : March 14-March 20
Print Newspaper Edition

LittleAfrica News Newspaper : March 14-March 20

LittleAfrica News Newspaper : March 14 — March 20, 2023

March 13, 2023

Local, National, and International News for the Diaspora

BOMESI - Black Owned Media Equity and Sustainability Institute

Recent Posts

  • LittleAfrica News Newspaper : March 21-March 27
  • NYPD Claims Three Separate School Shootings in Manhattan Linked
  • U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken Travels to Ethiopia
  • New York City Mayor Eric Adams Faces Questions Over Possibly Breaching Campaign Finance Board Regulations
  • New York State Senate Democrats Suggest Introduction of Residential Parking

Menu

  • Home
  • About Us
    • Mona Davids, Founder and Publisher
    • Mymoena Kalinisan-Davids, Director of Communications and Editor-in-Chief
  • Newspaper Editions
  • Education
  • Metro
  • Africa
  • Caribbean
  • U.S.

© 2022 LittleAfrica News. A Project of Social Impact Strategies. All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Contact Us
  • Home
  • LittleAfrica News Newspaper : March 1 – March 15
  • LittleAfrica News Newspaper Print Edition : February 16 – February 28
  • Mona Davids, Founder and Publisher
  • Mymoena Kalinisan-Davids, Director of Communications and Editor-in-Chief
  • Newspaper Digital Editions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use

© 2022 LittleAfrica News. A Project of Social Impact Strategies. All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
Are you sure want to unlock this post?
Unlock left : 0
Are you sure want to cancel subscription?