| Officer: | Kennedy, Gregory |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 29 |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Officer: | Healy, Eric |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 29 |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Officer: | Kennedy, Gregory |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 29 |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Officer | Complainant | Allegation | CCRB Conclusion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy, Gregory | Black Male, 29 | Force: Physical force | Unsubstantiated |
| Healy, Eric | Black Male, 29 | Force: Physical force | Unsubstantiated |
| Kennedy, Gregory | Black Male, 29 | Abuse of Authority: Stop | Exonerated |
Further details on conclusions.
On April 4, 2015, [redacted] was walking on Boynton Avenue towards Watson Avenue in the Bronx with two unidentified men. As they were walking, [redacted] saw PO Gregory Kennedy of the 43rd Precinct, who he did not realize was an officer, standing between two cars on the same side of the street. Fearing robbery or assault, [redacted] ran. PO Kennedy ran after him (Allegation A). When PO Kennedy said, "Police," [redacted] realized he was an officer. [redacted] stopped on the sidewalk by 1114 Ward Avenue, which was about a block and a half from where he first saw PO Kennedy. [redacted] got down on his knees with his torso upright and placed his hands on his head. PO Kennedy came up behind [redacted] pulled his right arm behind him and placed the handcuff on it. PO Kennedy told him to lie down on the ground. [redacted] laid his torso down so his entire body was resting flat. PO Kennedy kneeled down and handcuffed him. PO Kennedy then allegedly punched [redacted] left eye at least three times in a row (Allegation B). After the third punch, [redacted] went in and out of consciousness. [redacted] heard a car pull up. PO Eric Healy of the 43rd Precinct approached. [redacted]'s legs, which were flat on the ground, were spread out. PO Healy allegedly punched [redacted]'s testicles from in between his legs (Allegation C). [redacted] was charged with [redacted]. Read report for details.