NYPD Officers Face No Discipline in Kawaski Trawick's Fatal Shooting Despite Controversy
Despite public outcry and recommendations for dismissal, NYPD officers involved in the 2019 shooting of Kawaski Trawick will not face disciplinary actions, as announced by Commissioner Edward Caban.
- NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban decided not to discipline officers Brendan Thompson and Herbert Davis, involved in the fatal shooting of Kawaski Trawick in his Bronx home in 2019.
- The decision comes despite the Civilian Complaint Review Board's recommendation to fire the officers and public protests demanding accountability.
- Bronx District Attorney stated the use of deadly force was not justified, yet no criminal charges were filed against the officers.
- Public advocates and lawmakers criticize the decision, highlighting a lack of accountability and calling for systemic police reforms.
- The NYPD has committed to faster turnover of body-worn camera footage to oversight bodies in response to the case, aiming to improve transparency in future incidents.