The NYPD says two detectives involved in a drug bust operation shot and killed a suspect in Queens Saturday night.
Residents living in the Ridgewood neighborhood are stunned that a confrontation ended with the fatal police shooting of a man right on their block.
"There were around five or six (shots) and they were simultaneous, there was no pause at all. They were back to back shots," said resident Jonathan Ortiz.
Police say it happened around 10:45 p.m. Saturday night as two plainclothes narcotics detectives had just arrested 33-year-old drug suspect Nolan Rivera when a 42-year-old man pulled a realistic looking air gun on them.
The officers fired off six rounds, hitting the man in the torso and leg. He was taken to Wyckoff Hospital where he later died from his wounds.
"It's a bit disconcerting but I think it was an isolated incident. It's generally a pretty quiet block," said Brent Landon, another resident.
Police say the shooting victim had been arrested 39 times, mostly for drugs. They say no officers were injured and that this was the first shooting for both detectives who have been on the job for nine years.
"I moved here to get away from all the violence and stuff like that, but you can never get away from it I guess," said added Ortiz.
The residents are hoping that their peace and quiet will be restored and that their nights will once again be calm.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:07 AM EDT2013-06-19 11:07:13 GMT
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Riders should anticipate some changes but "near normal" service on the Long Island Rail Road for the morning rush.
Riders should anticipate some changes but "near normal" service on the Long Island Rail Road for the morning rush. Crews have been working to repair tracks and switches after Monday's derailment.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:07 AM EDT2013-06-19 10:07:22 GMT
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Nearly 3 million New Yorkers' homes are now in evacuation zones that cover more than a third of the city's population, under new maps released Tuesday.
Nearly 3 million New Yorkers' homes are now in evacuation zones that cover more than a third of the city's population, under new maps released Tuesday.In the wake of Superstorm Sandy, officials said last month, the number of zones would double and encompass about 600,000 more residents.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:50 PM EDT2013-06-19 01:50:52 GMT
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Emergency responders rescued a worker who was trapped when a trench collapsed Tuesday evening at a Queens construction site that was supposed to be closed.
Emergency responders rescued a worker who was trapped when a trench collapsed Tuesday evening at a Queens construction site that was supposed to be closed.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:34 PM EDT2013-06-19 00:34:07 GMT
It's a sight that can trigger dread. The low-battery message appears on your cell phone when there's no charger around.
It's a sight that can trigger dread. The low-battery message appears on your cell phone when there's no charger around. Now New York City has teamed up with AT&T to install 25 solar powered charging stations over the summer.
Monday, June 17 2013 6:03 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:03:08 GMT
Mayor Michael Bloomberg has tried to limit the size of soda consumption, ban smoking in parks, encourage bike riding and now there"s another possible plan on the table: mandate recycling of food waste.
West Side resident Matt Murphy has stored a pail of leftovers on his floor for the last two months. His building is part of the city's food-recycling pilot program. Mayor Bloomberg wants to expand the program citywide.
Monday, June 17 2013 8:36 AM EDT2013-06-17 12:36:36 GMT
Five passengers from a New York bound EgyptAir flight diverted to a Scottish airport over an apparent threat to destroy the aircraft are now seeking asylum in Britain, authorities said.
Five passengers from a New York bound EgyptAir flight diverted to a Scottish airport over an apparent threat to destroy the aircraft are now seeking asylum in Britain, authorities said.
