Nassau County Police Detail Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Carle Place

Incident Overview

• 🚨 Nassau County Police provided an update on an overnight officer-involved shooting in Carle Place, where a man was killed.
• 📞 The incident began with a 911 call from the man's mother reporting him as intoxicated and out of control at their Rushmore Avenue residence.

Confrontation and Shooting

• 🚪 Upon arrival, the first officer encountered the mother at the door and was then confronted by her son, who was pointing what appeared to be a shotgun at him.
• 🛡️ The officer pushed the mother into the house to protect her before engaging with the armed individual.
• ⚠️ Multiple commands for the individual to drop the weapon were ignored as he continued to advance on officers, waving the perceived shotgun.
• 💥 Fearing for their safety, officers discharged their weapons, striking the individual once. He later died at the hospital.

Weapon and Victim Details

• 🔫 It was later determined that the weapon was a BB gun, but police stated it was indistinguishable from a real firearm in the dark and presented a credible threat.
• 💔 The deceased was identified as James Rosano, 33, who resided with his parents and had a history of intoxication and erratic behavior.

Victim's History and Behavior

• ⚖️ Rosano had a significant criminal history, including assaults, burglary, arson, and DWIs.
• 🗣️ The mother reported that her son, upon realizing she had called 911, stated, "Kiss me. I'm going to go outside and die by the police."
• 📈 Police are researching past domestic calls to the address, with preliminary information suggesting about half a dozen, some related to his intoxication and violent behavior.

Officer Support and Investigation

• 😔 The officers involved are receiving peer support and wellness services after the traumatic event.
• 📹 Bodycam footage from all responding officers has been turned over to the New York State Attorney General for review and potential release.
• 🔍 The investigation into the incident is ongoing.