Man Fatally Shot by Police After Confronting Officers with BB Gun in Carle Place

Fatal Police Shooting Incident

• 🎯 James Rosano, 33, was fatally shot by police in Carle Place after confronting officers with what appeared to be a weapon.
• 📞 His mother called 911 to report him as intoxicated, angry, and in possession of a weapon.
• 🗣️ Rosano allegedly told his mother he was going to confront police and have them take his life.

Confrontation Details

• 💥 Officers were initially told Rosano's mother only knew of knives he kept in the basement.
• ⚠️ Upon arrival, an officer saw Rosano pick up a weapon and point it at him.
• 🛡️ Authorities state Rosano pushed his mother into the house, endangering himself to protect her, before ignoring commands to drop the apparent weapon.
• 🔍 Investigators later determined the weapon was a BB gun.

Background and Aftermath

• 🚨 Police had responded to the home multiple times previously for domestic issues and substance abuse.
• ⚖️ Rosano had a prior record including assault, burglary, and arson.
• 💬 A neighbor described the family as pleasant, unaware of Rosano's "other side."
• 🩹 The PBA stated officers acted with courage to protect themselves and the community, believing the weapon was real.
• 💔 The incident has left the community with heavy hearts, with some questioning why less than lethal force wasn't used.
• 🏥 Rosano died from his injuries at a local hospital.