Two NYPD Officers Shot Chasing Robbery Suspect in Queens; Mayor Condemns Violence

June 3, 2024
Two NYPD Officers Shot Chasing Robbery Suspect in Queens; Mayor Condemns Violence
  • Two NYPD officers, Richard Yarusso and Christopher Abreu, were shot and injured while pursuing a moped-riding suspect in Queens.

  • The suspect, 19-year-old Venezuelan migrant Bernardo Raul Castro Mata, is linked to recent robberies involving stolen cellphones and multiple scooter and moped robbery patterns.

  • During the chase, Castro was shot in the leg, while Officer Yarusso was saved by his bulletproof vest and Officer Abreu was shot in the leg.

  • Mayor Eric Adams condemned the violence as senseless and highlighted the risks faced by law enforcement officers.

  • Both officers were treated and released from Elmhurst Hospital, with their actions described as heroic.

  • Castro, who entered the US illegally in 2023 and was residing in a migrant shelter, is facing pending charges for the incident.

  • The NYPD has reported an increase in crimes involving scooters and motorcycles this year, emphasizing the dangers faced by officers on duty.

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