Complaint #200207874, October 2002

Incident: October 12, 2002
Received: November 21, 2002
Closed: January 2, 2004


Reason for contact: Report-gun possession/shots fired
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 33rd Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Emil Garcia, Alejandro Rivas, Angel Roldan, Steve Tirado
Officer: Buchanan, William
Complainant: Black Male, 43
Allegation: Force: Hit against inanimate object
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Buchanan, William Black Male, 43 Force: Hit against inanimate object Exonerated

Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.

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