NYPD Officers Fatally Shoot 19-Year-Old During Mental Health Crisis in Queens

May 3, 2024, 09:56 PM

New York Attorney General Tish James released body camera footage showing NYPD Officers Salvatore Alongi and Matthew Cianfrocco fatally shooting 19-year-old Win Rozario in Queens. The incident, which occurred during a mental health crisis, shows Rozario being shot multiple times less than three minutes after officers arrived and used tasers. Rozario's family, including his mother and brother, were present and pleaded with the officers not to shoot. The release follows demands from Rozario's family and local news reports emphasizing the need for transparency.