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On-Duty NYPD Officer Killed During Burglary In Cypress Hills « CBS New York

On-Duty NYPD Officer Shot And Killed During Burglary In Cypress*Hills

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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – A New York City police officer has died following a shooting in Brooklyn.

Investigators said Officer Peter Figoski, 47, was shot*in the face while responding to a break-in around 2:15 a.m. Monday at a basement apartment on Pine Street in Cypress Hills.

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Police said Figoski’s partner, Glenn Estrada, chased the alleged gunman, identified as 27-year-old Lamont Pride, and arrested him. A second suspect is at large.

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Police said Pride has five unsealed prior*arrests including several for drug possession and sale. He was wanted on an outstanding warrant for aggravated assault in North Carolina.

The two suspects were apparently hiding in a side room as the officers arrived and were trying to flee when the shooting happened.

Officials said Figoski*was shot*in the cheek. The bullet traveled to the back of his neck and severed his spinal cord. Figoski*was rushed*to Jamaica Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 7:17 a.m.

Estrada sustained a shoulder injury.

The 25-year-old tenant of the basement apartment said Pride and the other suspect knocked on his door and claimed to be police officers before demanding money and jewelry. Police said the suspects stole a watch and $770 cash.

Police said the tenant was knocked*down and struck in the head with a firearm. He is being treated*at Brookedale hospital for head injuries.


A gun recovered at the scene of a Brooklyn shooting (credit: Handout)
A 9mm Ruger*semi-automatic pistol was recovered under a parked car on Chestnut Street, Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said.

“It appears that one round had been discharged from the weapon,” Kelly said in a statement.

Figoski, a 22-year veteran of the force and father of four, had over 200 arrests. He was awarded 12 medals, including eight for exceptional police duty.

[Jenna]

Rest in peace.

[krauty]

RIP

[Pudge]

Rest easy, brother.

[lewisipso]

Damn. Rest in peace.

[Mark7]

Rest In Peace my Brother. May God grant you eternal rest and may He also look over your family and grant them peace now, in their most extreme moment of sorrow.

[HudsonHawk]

RIP brother

[cwtlady]

My heart goes out to the family of Officer Figoski. They are in our prayers.

[Odd]

Rest well, Officer Figoski

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5 perps in custody.

[Captain America]

Fading Light

Falling Night

Trumpet Call , As The Sun , Sinks In Fright

Sleep In Peace , Comrade Dear

GOD Is Near



Rest in peace, Ofc. Figoski. Condolences to family , friends and colleagues.

[HudsonHawk]

Vigil Planned For NYPD Officer Peter Figoski Killed During Burglary In Cypress Hills « CBS New York

"Police say they now have a total of five suspects in custody in connection with the killing of an NYPD officer... Figoski’s accused killer, 27-year-old Lamont Pride, was arrested Monday. Police say the other suspects in custody include Kevin Santos, a man who struggled with Estrada at the scene, two others who acted as witnesses and a suspected getaway driver. All but the driver face murder charges."

[Buttercup]

Rest in peace.

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TO ALL DELEGATES AND MEMBERS

Services for PO Peter J. Figoski





Wake:
Boyd Funeral Home
448 W. Main St
Babylon, NY 11702
631-669-2400
Sat, Dec. 17 and Sun., Dec. 18
2 p.m.–4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Funeral:
St. Joseph's Church
39 North Carll Ave.,
Babylon, NY 11702
Monday, December 19
11 a.m.
Members of the Service please wear mourning band.

Fraternally,

Patrick J. Lynch
President