An NYPD sergeant tragically took his own life by shooting himself in the head inside his car in Queens on Monday evening, as per law enforcement sources. The 44-year-old officer, who was stationed in Queens, was discovered deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound around 7:20 p.m. on a residential street in Flushing, according to police and sources. The incident of self-harm occurred in Queens on Monday evening.
The lifeless body of the 44-year-old individual was located and pronounced dead after 7 p.m. The authorities have refrained from disclosing his identity until his family has been notified. Further details regarding this apparent suicide were not readily accessible as the investigation remains ongoing.
This heartbreaking event follows shortly after off-duty NYPD officer Gregory Purvis fatally shot himself in an Upper Manhattan apartment this past August. During that time, NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Operations Kaz Daughtry underscored the mental toll that the pressures of police work can have on officers. Daughtry lamented the loss by expressing, “We lost another brother to the trauma of this work.” He went on to urge his colleagues in uniform to reach out for assistance during difficult times.
For individuals grappling with suicidal thoughts or facing a mental health crisis within New York City, the confidential crisis counseling line 1-888-NYC-WELL is available for support. Those residing outside the city can contact the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention hotline at 988 or visit SuicidePreventionLifeline.org for assistance.
The investigation into this distressing incident is currently ongoing.
