Flushing, Queens – In a somber turn of events, an NYPD sergeant was discovered deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound inside his car on a residential block in Flushing, Queens. The incident took place around 7:20 p.m. on Monday evening, December 23, 2024, as reported by law enforcement sources.
The 44-year-old officer, whose identity has not been disclosed pending notification of his family, was a member of the Queens police force. The sergeant was found with a gunshot wound to the head, with no further details immediately available about the circumstances leading to the tragic event.
This incident marks another in a series of police suicides, spotlighting the ongoing issue of mental health within the law enforcement community. Just months prior, off-duty NYPD officer Gregory Purvis also took his own life in Upper Manhattan, underscoring the toll that police work can take on individuals.
NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Operations Kaz Daughtry has previously acknowledged the mental strain that officers endure, urging them to seek help. “We lost another brother to the trauma of this work,” he stated, emphasizing the need for officers to talk about their struggles and seek support.
The investigation into this recent event is ongoing, with authorities yet to release more information as they respect the privacy of the officer’s family during this difficult time.
The community and the NYPD are mourning the loss, and this incident has reignited discussions about the support systems in place for police officers dealing with the pressures of their job.
