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NYPD Officers Fatally Shoot Man Chasing Suspected Robbers

The shooting in Brooklyn is under investigation to determine if proper protocol was followed.

  • NYPD officers fatally shot Nathan Scott, 20, who was chasing and shooting at two individuals he believed had robbed him.
  • The incident occurred in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, after police responded to reports of gunfire.
  • Jeremiah Adams, 19, was identified as the alleged mugger and was arrested for an unrelated crime.
  • A 60-year-old bystander, Henry Massop, was injured by stray bullets during the police shooting.
  • The NYPD's Force Investigation Division is reviewing the shooting to determine if officers followed proper protocol.
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