NYPD Commissioner Refuses to Fire Officer in Fatal 2019 Shooting | Protests Erupt in NYC

Breaking News from New York City: NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch has decided not to fire Lt. Jonathan Rivera over the controversial 2019 police shooting of Allan Feliz. This move has triggered public outrage and new protests across the city.

In July 2019, during a routine traffic stop, Rivera fatally shot Feliz, claiming the suspect posed a threat while fleeing. Despite internal recommendations for termination, Tisch ruled the shooting as a justified use of force. The NYPD union backed her decision, but civil rights groups and the victim’s family are calling for accountability.