Armed Suspect Dead after Police-Involved Shooting at Home Depot on Staten Island
A suspect is dead after a police-involved shooting at a Home Depot on Staten Island early Thursday morning, authorities said.
Incident Details
According to law enforcement officials, the incident occurred at around 5:19 a.m. in the Bricktown Commons shopping plaza, located at 2750 Veterans Rd. W. in the normally quiet neighborhood of Charleston. Officers from the 123rd Precinct responded to a 911 call of a man with a gun who was sitting in a black Jeep Wrangler near the Home Depot.
Police Response
Just as police approached the scene, they heard multiple shots being fired. The suspect, a 55-year-old man, allegedly brandished the gun when the officers surrounded him and repeatedly told him to drop the weapon. Officers from the 123rd Precinct, the NYPD’s Force Investigation Division, the Emergency Service Unit (ESU), and Highway Patrol responded to the scene.
Use of Force
The suspect did not comply with the officers’ instructions and then pointed his weapon at the officers. Five officers shot at the suspect, shooting him numerous times, according to Assistant Chief Melissa Eger, Staten Island’s borough commanding officer. The officers had tactically positioned themselves around their police vehicles and had repeatedly instructed the suspect to drop his hands and drop his firearm, which is confirmed on body-worn camera footage.
Recovery of Evidence
A Smith and Wesson .38 caliber revolver, shell casings, and live ammunition were recovered at the scene.
Outcome
The officers performed CPR on the suspect and rushed him to Staten Island University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Statement from Assistant Chief Eger
"Our officers ran toward gunfire and bravely confronted danger," Eger said. "No officers were injured in the incident. It is unclear right now what may have led to the shooting."
Investigation
The NYPD’s Force Investigation Division is investigating the incident.
Crime Statistics
The 123rd Precinct saw zero murders this year through March 2, compared to one during the same time period in 2024. Overall, major crime is also down just over 13% during the same time period, according to the latest crime statistics.
FAQs
Q: What happened during the police-involved shooting at the Home Depot on Staten Island?
A: A 55-year-old suspect brandished a gun when police approached him, and officers shot him multiple times after he failed to comply with their instructions.
Q: Were any officers injured in the incident?
A: No, no officers were injured in the incident.
Q: What is the current status of the investigation?
A: The NYPD’s Force Investigation Division is investigating the incident.
Q: What is the current crime rate in the 123rd Precinct?
A: The 123rd Precinct saw zero murders this year through March 2, compared to one during the same time period in 2024. Overall, major crime is also down just over 13% during the same time period.
