Family demands investigation after NYPD shooting on Brooklyn L train

On a Sunday afternoon, Gregory Delpeche, a 49-year-old man, was on his way to work when he was accidentally shot in the head by NYPD officers at the Sutter Avenue subway L train station in Brooklyn. The incident occurred during an attempt to apprehend Derell Mickells, who was allegedly evading fare by jumping a turnstile. When approached by the officers, Mickells reportedly brandished a knife and threatened them, prompting the police to fire nine rounds in response. The gunfire resulted in multiple injuries: Mickells was shot in the abdomen, an officer was hit in the armpit, a 26-year-old woman was shot in the buttocks, and Delpeche was struck in the head. Following the shooting, Delpeche was taken to Kings County Hospital, where he remains in intensive care. His family is now demanding an investigation into the officers' actions, arguing that the situation could have been de-escalated. Attorney Nick Liakas emphasized the need for the NYPD to release body camera footage to provide transparency regarding the incident. Meanwhile, city officials, including the mayor and police commissioner, defended the officers' actions, stating that the shooting was a result of Mickells' aggressive behavior and history of violence. The incident has raised questions about police tactics and the use of force in situations involving armed suspects, with calls for better de-escalation strategies to prevent similar tragedies in the future.