NYPD Detective Injured in Crossfire During Queens Carjacking Bust

Carjacking Suspect and Initial Incidents

• 🎯 A string of attempted carjackings in Queens led to the apprehension of 28-year-old Kevin Deboy.
• ⛽ Surveillance video shows Deboy's first attempt at a mobile station, where a mechanic intervened and he was seen eyeing other vehicles.
• 🚗 Witnesses reported Deboy approaching a running car with a child inside, but retreated when he made eye contact with the father.
• 💥 The suspect eventually stole a vehicle from an Uber driver, who tackled him for his keys, describing the encounter as life-threatening.

Detective Injured in Police Shooting

• 🚨 NYPD officers, including Queens narcotics detectives, responded to the carjacking incident.
• 🔫 Three officers discharged their weapons, resulting in an NYPD detective being struck by a bullet in the crossfire.
• 🚫 No firearm was recovered from the suspect at the scene, despite 911 callers describing him as potentially armed.

Suspect's Criminal History and Legal Context

• ⚖️ Kevin Deboy is a four-time convicted felon with a history of assaults on police officers and knife-point robberies.
• 🔓 He was recently released from prison in March and was on parole for a robbery conviction.
• 🚨 Deboy had also been arrested the previous day for jumping a subway turnstile and given a desk appearance ticket.

Official Statements and Investigation

• 🗣️ Mayor Eric Adams stated the incident is under investigation and attributed the shooting to the perpetrator not being incarcerated due to legal changes.
• 🔍 The use of force investigation will examine 911 calls and radio information to determine the reasons for officers firing their weapons.
• ✅ Authorities are reviewing whether protocol was followed during the incident, with charges pending against Deboy.