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NYPD charges Bronx man with attempted murder after stolen-car confrontation
NYPD officials said the suspect was riding in a Kia Sportage that police tracked to Fordham Heights on Sunday afternoon.
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Brittany Kriegstein
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Mamdani administration to release body-camera footage of police shooting of Queens man
The mayor says the incident shows the need for more mental health care for New Yorkers in crisis.
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Andrew Giambrone
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Charles Lane
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NYPD fatally shoots man who approached officers with knife in Brooklyn apartment, police say
The man was being sought in connection with three homicides this summer and had an active bench warrant, according to officials.
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Giulia Heyward
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Bahar Ostadan
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NJ police detective shot during investigation, no suspect ID'd, police say
The officer's name was not released and it's unclear if police have a suspect.
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Brittany Kriegstein
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NYPD says officers shot a man wielding a machete, causing non-critical injuries
Police said they ordered the man to drop the knife several times before finally shooting his arm.
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Brittany Kriegstein
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Video shows NYPD officers killed a Queens teenager minutes after he called 911
Newly released body-worn camera footage shows police shooting the teen, who they say has a history of mental illness.
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Matt Katz
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Bahar Ostadan
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NYPD: Officers shot and killed a man in Queens they say pulled a knife on someone
NYPD leaders said the officers gave multiple warnings and attempted to use a Taser before firing their weapons.
By
Michelle Bocanegra
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NYPD: Officers shoot man they say waved a gun after possible car crash
The 19-year-old man allegedly left a note apologizing to police for what was about to happen. He is expected to survive.
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Brittany Kriegstein
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No charges for NYPD officer who shot and killed a man in Far Rockaway last year
Officer James Cameron is assigned to a Neighborhood Safety Team, a controversial unit tasked with cracking down on a rise in gun violence during the pandemic.
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Samantha Max
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NYPD: Officers shot and killed a knife-wielding man on Roosevelt Island amid apparent mental health crisis
Four officers initially responded to a domestic violence call at 540 Main Street, late Friday night.
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David Giambusso
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