Breaking: NYPD Officer Shot and Killed In Far Rockaway Near Frum Stores
In the heart of the Frum community of Far Rockaway near kosher stores, an NYPD officer was shot.
UPDATE - The officer succumbed to his injuries a few hours later in the hospital.
Last Updated March 26, 5:00 pm
By FrumNews.com
In the heart of the Frum community of Far Rockaway near it’s many Kosher Stores and frum-owned shops, and just one block away from the 101st Precinct. An NYPD officer was shot in the stomach while conducting a vehicle stop at Beach 19th St and Mott Ave at 5:50 pm. Both the officer and the suspect were shot.
The critically wounded officer was immediately transported to the hospital by a patrol car, Police redirected traffic to maintain a clear path for Far Rockaway Hatzalah and FDNY ambulances, responding to the emergency and treating a second police officer suffering from tinnitus., who was taken to Jamaica Hospital.
The police officer, Part of the NYPD CRT (Community Response Team) succumbed to his injuries a few hours later in the hospital.
The suspect was promptly transported to North Shore University Hospital for medical attention, his condition has not been reported on. Upon securing the scene, Police recovered the suspect’s illegal firearm.
The young suspect with a violent rap sheet of 21 arrests including weapons possession, was released from a New York prison in 2021 after serving 5 years behind bars for a felony. His parole ended in 2023. He has since been arrested and released without bail multiple times in New York’s revolving door ‘justice’ system, leading up to this shooting.
The NYPD has not commented on the shooting yet, but asked people to steer clear of the area as they investigated the shooting.
Many Chessed Organizations and Askunim have shared their condolences for this hero officer, his family and the NYPD.
This is a breaking story and will be updated with more information as it becomes available.
The Far Rockaway Jewish community is deeply saddened by the loss of PO Jonathan Diller. We pray for him and his family and for all members of our NYPD hurting at this tragic time.@NYPDPC Please let us know how we can help his family . https://t.co/7y7YTkHrJf
— @Richard Altabe (@Raltabe) March 26, 2024
Criminals murder cops with impunity. But it’s ok, because as a society, we must always support the criminal, not those helping to protect us from these vicious pieces of garbage. Rest in peace Officer Diller #RIP #NYPD #BackTheBlue pic.twitter.com/J5TJvx7LK3
— Izzy Weiss (@IzzyWeiss8) March 26, 2024
Our hearts go out to @NYPDnews and the loved ones of Officer Diller during this sorrowful time. As New York collectively grieves, we hold tight to the memory of his dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice. His legacy will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, Officer Diller.🙏 pic.twitter.com/BiW2tBiYom
— Flatbush Shomrim Safety Patrol (@FlatbushShomrim) March 26, 2024
My thoughts are with the family of Police Officer Jonathan Diller, and his work family of 34,000 cops that are going through immeasurable pain.
May his memory live on forever. https://t.co/dlJS1Osf0r
— Yaakov (Jack) Kaplan (@JackKaplanNY) March 26, 2024
We are deeply saddened by the loss of P.O. Jonathan Diller of the @NYPDQueensSouth #CRT, who gave his life protecting & serving while within the confines of @NYPD101Pct. As we mourn the loss of this dedicated officer, we pray for him, his family & all the members of the @NYPDnews pic.twitter.com/0MoXIb9Ugv
— RNSP (@RockawayNassau) March 26, 2024
My heart goes out to the family of PO Diller. He made the ultimate sacrifice & we owe him our gratitude. The world may have dimmed with his loss, but his memory will brighten it. pic.twitter.com/rBE9l5IyY5
— Sam Berger (@SamBergerNY) March 26, 2024
It’s with a heavy heart that we mourn the death of @NYPDnews Officer Jonathan Diller, who was shot in the #LineOfDuty earlier this evening. May he rest in eternal peace. #ThinBlueLine pic.twitter.com/LsWTaFKivh
— 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐨 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐫𝐢𝐦 (@BPShomrim) March 26, 2024
Tonight, our city lost a hero. Police Officer Jonathan Diller made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, protecting the people he swore to serve. His sacrifice will never be forgotten.
May his memory forever be a blessing. #FidelisAdMortem pic.twitter.com/rLCwufFa7Q
— NYPD Shomrim Society (@NYPDSHOMRIMSOCI) March 26, 2024
What a terrible tragedy. I join all New Yorkers and the entire @NYPDnews family in mourning a true hero, PO Jonathan Diller, who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Our hearts are broken tonight . RIP 😥 https://t.co/wrXSVSDV2U
— Yeruchim Silber (@ysilber) March 26, 2024
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