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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusions.
Hernandez, Jaimily as Adm of The Estate of Hernandez, Victor vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 150611/2021,
Supreme Court - New York, April 6, 2021, ended March 11, 2025
Administrative Closing
Complaint
Description: On October 23, 2019, when NYPD officers, including but not limited to Officer Michael Buliga and Officer Whitney Martin, arrived at a premise in response to a 911 call about a person acting erratically, Officers Buliga and Martin intentionally shot the plaintiff without taking reasonable steps to adequately assess the situation and without justification. As a result, the plaintiff suffered serious injuries, and the defendant officers did not provide prompt and adequate medical care, causing the plaintiff's death.