Complaint #201604066,
April 19, 2016

Officer: Murray, Thomas
Complainant: Black Male, 23
Allegation: Force: Gun fired
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Volpe, Stephen
Complainant: Black Male, 23
Allegation: Force: Gun fired
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Uriguen, David
Complainant: Black Male, 23
Allegation: Force: Gun fired
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Uske, John
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Murray, Thomas Black Male, 23 Force: Gun fired Unsubstantiated
Volpe, Stephen Black Male, 23 Force: Gun fired Unsubstantiated
Uriguen, David Black Male, 23 Force: Gun fired Unsubstantiated
Uske, John Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Exonerated

Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

Further details on conclusions.


Summary

On April 19, 2016, at approximately 4:45 p.m., Sgt. Stephen Volpe and PO Thomas Murray of the 84th Precinct, both identified via the investigation, observed [redacted] who was known to the 84th Precinct and was wanted on an outstanding warrant, in front of [redacted] in Brooklyn. Sgt. Volpe requested that PO Maged Ibrahim and PO Uriguen, both from the 84th Precinct and identified by the investigation, respond to the scene to assist with arresting [redacted].
PO Uriguen and PO Ibrahim approached [redacted] from one direction, and Sgt. Volpe and PO Murray approached him from the opposite direction. At this time, [redacted] was exiting [redacted] and said "hello" to [redacted] and other individuals in the area. Sgt. Volpe, PO Uriguen, and PO Murray fired their guns at [redacted] (Allegation A, Allegation B, Allegation C), who was shot once in his left wrist. [redacted] fled on foot for approximately two blocks as Sgt. Volpe, PO Murray, PO Ibrahim, and PO Uriguen pursued him. [redacted] entered [redacted], where he was later arrested for [redacted]. No firearm was recovered that day.
On May 5, 2016, at approximately 6:00 a.m., pursuant to the above described incident, PO John Uske and additional officers from the 84th Precinct entered and searched [redacted] (Allegation D). That day, [redacted] was issued a summons for [redacted]; no firearm was recovered pursuant to the search.
An investigation into this incident by the NYPD's Force Investigation Division is currently pending. Read report for details.


Details

Incident: April 19, 2016
Received: May 12, 2016
Closed: September 19, 2016

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - bldg
Location: NYCHA
In NYPD 84th Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Maged Ibrahim
Video evidence collected