Introduction to the Incident
Port Authority Police Officers Danny Sun and Joseph Picillo witnessed an assault in progress in Terminal B at LaGuardia Airport and chased after the suspect before arresting him with help from other officers.
Port Authority Police Officers Danny Sun (l.) and Joseph Picillo witnessed an assault in progress in Terminal B at LaGuardia Airport and chased after the suspect before arresting him with help from other officers.
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Details of the Assault
Two Port Authority Police Department (PAPD) officers were working a plainclothes detail in Terminal B at LaGuardia Airport just before 3 p.m. on Oct. 30 when they witnessed a man brandishing a knife and striking a victim in the head with it before he fled through the terminal.
Pursuit and Apprehension
Police Officers Danny Sun and Joseph Picillio chased after him in a foot pursuit that continued to the fourth level of the Terminal B parking garage, where the suspect stopped, turned, and put his hand in a jacket pocket. When the officers ordered him to remove his hand from the jacket pocket, the suspect refused to comply and allegedly pulled out the knife and refused to drop it, according to the PAPD. Continuing to use commands, one of the officers deployed a taser, but it failed to stop the suspect.
Assistance from Additional Officers
Additional PAPD officers arrived in the parking garage and assisted Sun and Picillo in a non-lethal apprehension of the suspect without injuries to him or the officers, according to the PAPD.
Aftermath and Charges
The victim received on-scene medical treatment from EMS but declined further evaluation, while the suspect was transported to the Elmhurst Hospital Psychiatric Ward for evaluation and remains in custody. He was later identified as Juan Rosado and charges of assault, menacing, and criminal possession of a weapon are pending.
Conclusion
The swift action of Officers Sun and Picillo, along with the assistance of other PAPD officers, prevented further harm and ensured the suspect was apprehended. The incident highlights the importance of vigilance and quick response in maintaining safety and security in public areas like airports.
FAQs
- Q: What happened at LaGuardia Airport on Oct. 30?
A: A man was seen brandishing a knife and assaulting a victim, leading to a foot pursuit and eventual apprehension by PAPD officers. - Q: Who were the officers involved in the initial pursuit?
A: Police Officers Danny Sun and Joseph Picillo. - Q: What charges are pending against the suspect?
A: Assault, menacing, and criminal possession of a weapon. - Q: Was anyone injured during the incident?
A: The victim received minor injuries but declined further medical evaluation. The suspect and officers were not injured during the apprehension. - Q: Where is the suspect currently being held?
A: The suspect, Juan Rosado, is in custody and was transported to the Elmhurst Hospital Psychiatric Ward for evaluation.
