"NYPD Sergeant Charged in Fatal Cooler Toss During Drug Bust"
TL;DR
NYPD Sergeant Erik Duran has been charged with manslaughter, assault, and criminally negligent homicide for throwing a cooler at a fleeing suspect, resulting in the suspect's death. The incident occurred during a sting operation in the Bronx, and Duran, who has been suspended without pay, faces potential prison time if convicted. The sergeant's actions have sparked debate, with his union arguing that he was trying to protect the public, while prosecutors allege he used excessive force.
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- NYPD Sergeant Charged in Cooler Toss That Killed Fleeing Man The Daily Beast
- NYPD sergeant charged in death of man during drug bust in the Bronx Eyewitness News ABC7NY
- NYPD Sergeant Who Threw Cooler at Suspect Is Charged With Manslaughter The New York Times
- NYPD sergeant slapped with manslaughter charge after hurling water cooler at fleeing drug suspect, allegedly killing him New York Post
- NYPD sergeant who killed scooter rider last year with water cooler faces charges | NBC New York NBC New York
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