Former NYPD sergeant sentenced for throwing cooler at fleeing suspect, killing him
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Key Points:
- Former NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran was sentenced to three to nine years in prison for throwing a cooler at a fleeing suspect, Eric Duprey, which caused Duprey's death in the Bronx in 2023.
- Despite a petition signed by over 11,000 officers advocating against jail time for Duran, community members and activists had hoped for a 15-year sentence.
- Judge Guy Mitchell emphasized that Duran acted impulsively and noted the sentence aims to deter similar conduct by officers, highlighting that suspects can be apprehended later without resorting to dangerous actions.
- Duran apologized to Duprey’s family in Spanish, expressing remorse and asking for a chance to be with his own family, while his attorney characterized the act as a reckless split-second decision with unintended consequences.
- Duran was taken into custody immediately after sentencing, and his attorney’s request for a stay of the sentence was denied as they announced plans to appeal.
