Title: Bronx Community Protests Police Brutality Following Tragic Death of Eric Duprey
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NEW YORK — The Bronx community came together on Saturday to commemorate the life of Eric Duprey, a 30-year-old man who tragically lost his life after an NYPD officer, Sgt. Erik Duran, threw a cooler at him. The memorial, organized by Duprey’s family and friends along with Black Lives Matter of Greater New York, served as a solemn reminder of the urgent need to address police brutality.
Duprey’s untimely demise occurred on Wednesday when undercover officers were conducting a drug bust and Duprey fled the scene on a motorcycle. In an alarming turn of events captured on video footage, Sgt. Duran hurled a cooler at Duprey, striking him and causing him to lose control of the motorcycle before crashing. The resulting blunt force injuries to his head proved fatal.
Community members who attended the memorial voiced their outrage and demanded justice for Duprey. A woman in attendance highlighted the urgent need for the NYPD to implement comprehensive policies to address police brutality. “We need to put an end to police brutality. The NYPD needs to have a real policy, and more so morally,” she proclaimed. Echoing her sentiment, a man at the memorial questioned Duran’s actions, stating, “He had no reason to take a cooler and throw it and kill one of our people.”
Following the incident, Sgt. Duran was promptly suspended from duty, and New York State Attorney General Letitia James’ office has initiated an investigation into the matter. The community awaits the findings of the investigation, hopeful that accountability will be served.
In recent years, instances of alleged police brutality have drawn significant scrutiny and sparked nationwide protests advocating for comprehensive police reform. This tragic incident serves as another painful reminder of the urgent need for stricter protocols and accountability within law enforcement.
The Bronx community’s mourning of Eric Duprey’s loss has further ignited the ongoing debate surrounding police misconduct. As his friends and family continue to grieve, they stand united with countless others demanding justice and an end to police brutality.
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