NYPD Crash: Video Shows Officers Leaving Scene – NBC New York
NYPD officers are under scrutiny following a fatal Bronx crash, with surveillance video raising serious questions about their actions. The footage shows officers seemingly leaving the scene of a fiery crash involving a stolen SUV,rather of rendering aid. This incident,which resulted in the death of Francisco Guzman,has prompted an internal inquiry by the NYPD’s Force Investigation Division and the New York Attorney General’s office. The family of the deceased is understandably outraged, with their attorney accusing the officers of acting as “judge, jury, and executioner”. What exactly happened,and what protocols were broken? News Directory 3 covers this story and more. Discover what’s next as investigations unfold and more details emerge.
NYPD Officers Suspended After Bronx Crash: Stolen SUV Chase Ends in Death
two NYPD officers from the 50th Precinct in the Bronx have been suspended with pay amid an investigation into their actions following a fatal car crash on april 2.The incident involved a stolen Honda SUV driven by 31-year-old Francisco Guzman.
According to law enforcement sources, the chase ended when Guzman lost control of the SUV while exiting the Henry Hudson Parkway at Dyckman Street around 5 a.m. The vehicle crashed and burst into flames. surveillance video shows the officers arriving at the scene shortly after.
Rather of assisting, the video appears to show the officers stopping briefly before driving away in the opposite direction of the burning vehicle. Sources say the officers allegedly turned off their emergency lights and returned to the precinct, completing their shifts without reporting the crash.
Guzman died in the crash. The family’s attorney, Jeremy Feigenbaum, expressed outrage, stating the officers acted as “judge, jury and executioner.” guzman’s stepmother, Carmen Colon, said the video was “hurtful” and believes the officers could have helped. His sister,Shakira Guzman,called the officers’ actions “callous.”
“It’s hurtful. Very hurtful to see that,” said Carmen Colon, guzman’s stepmother. “They could’ve helped get him out, get him assistance.”
The NYPD confirmed the incident is under investigation by the Force Investigation Division.The New York Attorney general’s office is also investigating the fatal crash and the officers’ role in the stolen suv chase.
what’s next
The investigation into the NYPD officers’ conduct is ongoing.Further details are expected as the force Investigation Division and the Attorney General’s office continue their inquiries into the fatal crash and the officers’ response.