The NYPD released body-worn camera footage from a weekend shooting at a Brooklyn subway station. The incident began as a confrontation between police and an apparent fare-beater who charged at officers with a knife. The suspect, Derrell Mickles, was shot multiple times, along with two bystanders – a 49-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman. The man, Gregory Delpeche, was critically injured and had to undergo surgery to reduce brain swelling.
Mickles pleaded not guilty to charges including attempted assault on a police officer and weapons possession. His lawyer argued that there was disproportionate force used by the police. Surveillance video showed Mickles wielding a knife at the subway station, leading to a confrontation with the officers. The officers repeatedly told him to drop the knife, but he refused.
During the incident, Mickles advanced towards the officers with the knife, prompting them to open fire. The officers’ actions have been defended by the NYPD, who stated that Mickles posed a threat to their lives and the safety of passengers on the train. Police reform advocates have condemned the shooting, criticizing the officers’ use of deadly force.
Mayor Eric Adams, a former police captain, supported the officers’ actions, stating that they showed discipline and attempted to deescalate the situation. The shooting sparked protests, with nearly 20 people arrested. The incident has raised concerns about police conduct and calls for accountability in handling such situations.
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