NYPD Fatally Shoots 19-Year-Old in Mental Distress Wielding Scissors

The incident occurred in Ozone Park, Queens, after the teen's mother called 911 reporting her son's mental crisis.

A 19-year-old Queens man, Win Rozario, was shot and killed by NYPD officers after lunging at them with scissors during a mental health crisis.
The confrontation unfolded rapidly after Rozario called 911, and his mother attempted to intervene during the police response, inadvertently complicating the situation.
Officers initially used Tasers, which were dislodged by the victim's mother, leading to the fatal shooting when Rozario approached them again with scissors.
The incident, captured on body-worn cameras, adds to the city's grief following the death of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller.
Advocacy groups criticize the police's role in mental health crises, highlighting the need for alternative response strategies.