NYPD Sergeant Convicted of Manslaughter for Throwing Cooler at Suspect

Manslaughter Conviction

• 🚨 NYPD Sergeant Eric Duran was found guilty of second-degree manslaughter in a Bronx courtroom.
• 🎯 The conviction stems from an incident in August 2023 where Duran threw a cooler at a fleeing suspect, resulting in the suspect's death.

The Incident Details

• ⚡ Sergeant Duran threw a full cooler at 30-year-old Eric Dupri, who was fleeing arrest on a motorized scooter at approximately 30 mph.
• ⚠️ Dupri lost control of the scooter after being hit by the cooler, crashing and subsequently dying.
• 🚓 Police stated Dupri had just sold drugs to an undercover officer and was fleeing arrest at the time of the incident.

Legal Proceedings and Sentencing

• ⚖️ The case was a bench trial, with Bronx Supreme Court Judge Guy Mitchell making the ruling.
• 💡 Judge Mitchell stated that Sergeant Duran's actions were not appropriate, despite Duran testifying he was trying to protect fellow officers.
• 💰 Duran faces up to 15 years in prison and was ordered to post $300,000 cash bail to remain out of custody until sentencing on March 19th.

Justice and Statements

• ✊ The case was prosecuted by the New York Attorney General's office.
• ✨ Attorney General Leticia James stated the decision provides justice for Eric Dupri's memory.