Former NYPD Officer Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter and Attempted Murder
A former New York City police officer who shot her girlfriend and another woman in October 2021, killing the second woman, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter and attempted murder, New York state Attorney General Letitia James announced Monday.
Shooting Incident
Yvonne Wu, 34, was off duty when she shot Jamie Liang and Jenny Li inside Li’s Brooklyn apartment on October 13, 2021. Liang was killed and Li was wounded in the shooting.
Motives and Circumstances
Authorities said Wu had been in an intimate relationship with Li and was waiting for her in the apartment when Li arrived with Liang.
Investigation and Legal Proceedings
Wu initially pleaded not guilty to murder and attempted murder. The attorney general later took over the investigation because it involved a police officer. She has been jailed since the shooting and will remain in custody until she is sentenced on August 28.
Wu is expected to receive a prison sentence of 22 years on the manslaughter charge and five years on the attempted murder charge, the attorney general said.
Background and Reaction
Wu had been with the police department for five and a half years at the time of the shooting. Those who know her said the allegations came “out of left field.”
Conclusion
A tragic and devastating incident has come to an end with Wu’s guilty plea. The shooting has caused immeasurable harm and loss to those affected, and it is only fit that Wu faces justice for her actions.
FAQs
What did Yvonne Wu plead guilty to?
Manslaughter and attempted murder
When did the shooting occur?
October 13, 2021
What is the expected sentence?
22 years for manslaughter, five years for attempted murder
How long has Wu been in custody?
Since the shooting, until August 28, her sentencing date
What was Wu’s career at the time of the shooting?
She had been with the NYPD for five and a half years
