Posted on: June 24, 2025 09:50 AM

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Family Sues NYC NYPD officers over fatal shooting of teenager win Rozario in Queens

The family of Win Rozario, a 19-year-old teen who was fatally shot by NYPD officers during a mental health crisis, has filed a lawsuit against the city and the officers involved, PIX11 News reports. The incident, which occurred last year in Queens, has sparked conversations about the NYPD's handling of mental health calls. Rozario's family alleges that Officers Matthew Cianfrocco and Salvatore Alongi escalated the situation, leading to the teen's death within two minutes of police arriving at the scene.