New York, NY – The neighborhood of Ozone Park in Queens, New York, was the scene of a police-involved shooting on March 27, 2024, less than two days after an officer was tragically killed in the line of duty. Police sources reported that officers shot and wounded a suspect who allegedly charged at them with scissors inside a residence on 103rd Street off 101st Avenue. The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m., prompting a significant police response in the area.
According to witness accounts, no officers were injured during the confrontation, but the suspect was taken to Jamaica Hospital for treatment. The condition of the individual remains unknown at this time. Sources familiar with the investigation mentioned that the suspect confronted the arriving officers with a weapon, leading to the use of lethal force.
Local resident Kenneth Clark described the chaotic scene as it unfolded, recounting the sound of multiple gunshots and a flurry of police activity in the area. Following the shooting, a large police presence descended upon the neighborhood as authorities initiated an investigation. The NYPD advised residents to avoid the vicinity while law enforcement personnel processed the scene.
The police shooting came shortly after Officer Jonathan Diller was fatally shot during a traffic stop in Far Rockaway on March 25. Diller succumbed to his injuries after being struck by a bullet just below his protective vest. The alleged shooter was wounded by Diller’s partner in the exchange of gunfire and is currently hospitalized, awaiting pending charges.
As the investigation into both incidents continues, authorities have refrained from disclosing specific details about the events leading up to the shootings. Stay updated with further developments on this unfolding story on our website.