NYPD Officers Under Scrutiny After Fatal Shooting of Teen in Mental Health Crisis

Bodycam footage reveals a contentious encounter in Queens, where police fatally shot 19-year-old Win Rozario despite his family's pleas.

The incident occurred after Rozario, experiencing a mental health episode, reportedly advanced towards officers with scissors.
Family members and witnesses contested the police narrative, arguing the response escalated the situation unnecessarily.
The New York Attorney General's office has released the footage, prompting calls for the officers' dismissal and criminal charges.
Public outrage and advocacy groups highlight systemic issues in police responses to mental health crises.
The NYPD has placed the involved officers on modified duty pending an investigation, amid broader calls for reform in handling such incidents.