NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller Fatally Shot in Line of Duty; Suspects Face Charges

Lindy Jones charged with felony weapon charges, while alleged shooter Guy Rivera remains hospitalized awaiting charges after the fatal encounter in Queens.

NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller was killed during a traffic stop in Queens, New York, by a passenger in a vehicle, marking the first NYPD officer killed in the line of duty since 2022.
Lindy Jones, the driver of the vehicle, has been charged with criminal possession of a loaded firearm and defacement of a weapon; his arraignment took place on Wednesday.
Guy Rivera, the alleged shooter, is hospitalized and in police custody, with a history of 21 arrests, including nine felony offenses.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban expressed their condolences and highlighted the suspects' extensive criminal records.
A memorial service for Officer Diller is planned, with visitation at Massapequa Funeral Home and a service at St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church.