A Brooklyn man was fatally shot during a road rage incident by an off-duty NYPD officer, according to his family, who announced the officer will now face an internal department trial in January. The case has drawn attention to ongoing concerns over police accountability and the use of force outside of official duty. Authorities have not yet confirmed the circumstances leading to the shooting, leaving questions about whether the officer acted within legal or departmental guidelines. The family’s decision to pursue an internal review marks a rare step in holding officers accountable for off-duty misconduct.


Off-duty NYPD cop who shot Brooklyn man dead in road rage incident to face department trial in January, family says  amNewYork