Former NYPD Officer Acquitted in 2020 Shooting of Childhood Friend

Errick Allen cleared of murder and manslaughter charges, convicted of menacing after a confrontation on Long Island.

Former NYPD officer Errick Allen acquitted of murder and manslaughter, convicted of menacing in 2020 shooting of Christopher Curro.
Jury decision comes after a five-week trial; Allen to be released due to time already served.
Defense argued the shooting was in self-defense after Curro allegedly attacked Allen.
Curro's family expresses shock and anger at the verdict, stating Christopher was unarmed.
The case, involving a police officer, was overseen by NY Attorney General Letitia James' office.