Named in 2 known lawsuits.
Thomas, Shawn Randall vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 813958/2021E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 14, 2021
C., K. By Mng Daniel, Diedre vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV00259,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 14, 2014, ended July 13, 2017
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint,
Third Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff, 15-year-old Keston Charles, was chased and apprehended by defendants, Officer Rivera and Officer Franco. As the defendants were completing their control of a housing unit, they were alerted by three witnesses of a teenager who was possibly carrying a real gun. That teenager would later be identified as the plaintiff, Keston Charles. Officer Rivera pursued the fleeing felon followed by Officer Franco. Officer Rivera fired three volleys for a total of sixteen shots before the defendant surrendered, hands over his head, in front of his place of residence.