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BWC: Man points pellet pistol at NYPD cops before fatal OIS

The officers were on patrol responding to a traffic incident when the man stepped out of his vehicle and pointed the gun at them

NEW YORK — The NYPD released body camera footage showing an officer-invovled shooting of a man who pointed a pellet gun at officers.

The Jan. 8 incident began while two officers were on uniform patrol, according to the release.

Surveillance footage shows a vehicle pulling onto a street and stopping before abruptly reversing, striking a van pulling in behind it. The driver of the van stepped out to flag down the officers.

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As officers arrive, body camera and surveillance footage shows the suspect stepping out of his vehicle and pointing what appeared to be a firearm at them. Officers then returned fire, striking the suspect.

The suspect was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced deceased, according to the release.

A pellet pistol was recovered at the scene.

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Joanna Putman is an Associate Editor and newswriter at Police1, where she has been covering law enforcement topics since August 2023. Based in Orlando, Florida, she holds a journalism degree from the University of Florida and spent two years working in nonprofit local newsrooms, gaining experience in community-focused reporting. Married to a law enforcement officer, she works hard to highlight the challenges and triumphs of those who serve and protect. Have a news tip? Email her at news@lexipol.com