A man brandishing what appeared to be a firearm is shot and killed by off-duty NYPD officers near a Staten Island diner on Friday evening. The incident unfolded around 8 p.m. when officers, noticing the man behind Andrew’s Diner, confronted him after he threatened them with the weapon, which was later determined to be fake.
Authorities reported that the 44-year-old man did not comply with commands to disarm, prompting one of the officers to open fire. Following the incident, Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella commended the officers for their quick action in averting a potential threat to the public, confirming that no civilians were harmed during the event. An investigation is currently underway, with the man’s identity yet to be released, although he is reported to have a criminal history in New York City.
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