January 25, 2004
Officer Under Scrutiny Over NYC Shooting
Officer Under Scrutiny Over NYC Shooting
"A grand jury this week will consider charges including murder against a police officer who fatally shot an unarmed teenager Saturday in the stairwell of a housing complex, law enforcement officials said."
The cop was patrolling a public housing rooftop when the shooting happened. The cop, with his gun already drawn, was opening a door when the victim was about to step through. The cop shot, the kid died.
The story mentions that it's not unusual for cops to walk around on roofs with their guns out.
"Adams said officers often encountered menacing dogs such as pit bulls on public housing rooftops where their owners had taken them to exercise. The encounters left officers fearful for their safety and may be why Neri had his gun drawn, Adams said."
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