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NYPD kills a knife-wielding man who was arguing with a woman on a Queens street corner

20Apr

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NYPD kills a knife-wielding man who was arguing with a woman on a Queens street corner

A shocking incident unfolded in the Queens borough of New York City, resulting in fatal consequences for an armed man. Following a heated dispute with a woman, the NYPD officers were forced to take action. In the early hours of Saturday, April 20, 2024, a dangerous altercation occurred between a man and a woman brandishing a knife at the intersection of 103rd Street and Roosevelt Avenue, Corona. NYPD officers patrolling the area intervened but their attempts to deescalate the situation proved futile. The male, whose identity remains undisclosed, openly defied the officers' repeated commands to disarm. The officers, in response, employed a Taser in an effort to neutralize him. However, the device failed to have the desired effect. As the situation escalated and the safety of the wo...

Teen accused of pushing Queen’s grandmother down Church Stairs attempts suicide at NYPD precinct

On April 7, a grave incident occurred at the St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Briarwood, Queens. A 68-year-old woman named Irene Tahliambouris was ruthlessly pushed down the church steps by a young boy. The teen not only assaulted the elderly woman but also stole her purse. This heinous act was caught on the church's surveillance camera. The accused is a 16-year-old boy named Jayvaun Prince. He was arrested and taken into custody on April 11. However, the story took an unexpected turn when Jayvaun attempted to take his own life the next day while in the NYPD's 107th Precinct stationhouse. On the fateful day of April 12, Jayvaun tried to end his life by wrapping his shirt around his neck. He was found in time and hastily taken to the hospital. While he suffered no severe physica...

NYPD Pulls Over Yusef Salaam, Central Park 5 Councilman

Yusef Salaam, a New York City councilman and member of the Central Park Five, was pulled over by the NYPD during a traffic stop in Harlem. The incident has sparked a debate over police transparency and the justification behind stops. Before delving into the recent traffic stop involving Yusef Salaam, it is important to understand the context of the Central Park Five case. In 1989, Salaam and four other Black and Latino youths were falsely accused of raping and beating a white woman in Central Park. After spending years in prison, their convictions were eventually vacated, and they were exonerated in 2002. Salaam's experience as a member of the Central Park Five has shaped his perspective on criminal justice and police interactions. On a Friday evening, Yusef Salaam was driving with h...