The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has opened an investigation into the death of Jesus Alberto Nunez Reyes, who died on April 20, 2024 following an encounter with members of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in Queens.
At approximately 4:09 a.m. on April 20, NYPD officers responded to 39-21 103rd Street in Queens where they encountered Mr. Nunez Reyes allegedly holding a knife. The officers repeatedly commanded him to drop the knife, but Mr. Nunez Reyes did not comply, and an officer fired at him. Mr. Nunez Reyes was transported to a hospital where he was later pronounced dead. Officers recovered a knife at the scene.
Pursuant to New York State Executive Law Section 70-b, OSI assesses every incident reported to it where a police officer or a peace officer, including a corrections officer, may have caused the death of a person by an act or omission. Under the law, the officer may be on-duty or off-duty, and the decedent may be armed or unarmed. Also, the decedent may or may not be in custody or incarcerated. If OSI’s assessment indicates an officer may have caused the death, OSI proceeds to conduct a full investigation of the incident.
These are preliminary facts and subject to change.
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