"The tragic shooting incident in Queens has led to the Office of Special Investigation launching a formal probe, emphasizing the necessity of independent investigations into police-related deaths."
"New York State's Executive Law Section 70-b mandates an independent probe whenever a police action may result in civilian death, aiming for accountability and transparency."
The Office of Special Investigation (OSI) under New York Attorney General Letitia James has initiated a formal investigation concerning a police shooting that led to a man's death in Queens. This shooting occurred when NYPD officers responded to reports of a man with a knife. Upon arrival, the man did not comply with officersâ commands to drop the weapon. He was subsequently shot and later died at a hospital. The OSI's involvement follows New York State law mandating independent reviews in such cases to promote transparency and accountability in police operations.
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