NYPD Detective Shot by Friendly Fire During Carjacking Suspect Pursuit in Queens

Carjacking Spree and Pursuit

• 🚨 A carjacking spree in Whitestone, Queens, led to a police pursuit involving a suspect, Kevin Deboyce, 28, who allegedly terrorized the neighborhood.
• 🚗 The suspect attempted to steal multiple vehicles, including an Uber driver's car, before being apprehended.
• ⚠️ Witnesses reported the suspect appeared to be armed, though no gun was recovered.

Friendly Fire Incident

• 💥 During the pursuit, three NYPD officers discharged their weapons, resulting in a detective being struck by friendly fire.
• 🏥 The detective sustained injuries to his right hand and left leg and is reported to be in stable condition.
• 🎯 The incident occurred as Queens South Narcotics detectives attempted to assist patrol officers from the 109 precinct in apprehending the suspect.

Suspect's Criminal History

• ⚖️ Kevin Deboyce has a lengthy criminal record with 10 prior arrests, including multiple knife-point robberies and assaults on police officers.
• ⛓️ He is a four-time convicted felon and was on parole for robbery, having been released from prison in March of the current year.
• 🔪 A previous criminal complaint from April 2023 details an incident where Deboyce allegedly used a knife and threatened to kill someone.

Investigation and Protocol

• 🔍 The NYPD is investigating the use of force, examining 911 calls and radio communications to understand why officers fired their weapons.
• 📹 Police body camera footage of the incident is available and will be part of the investigation.
• 🗣️ Officials, including the mayor and NYPD commissioner, stated that the suspect is responsible for initiating the events, regardless of who fired the shots.