Killing of Jonathan Diller
On March 25, 2024, New York Police Department (NYPD) officer Jonathan Diller was shot while conducting a traffic stop in Far Rockaway, Queens. He was subsequently transported to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, where he died due to his injuries.
| Killing of Jonathan Diller | |
|---|---|
Far Rockaway, a neighborhood in Queens, where the killing took place | |
| Location | Mott Avenue, Far Rockaway, Queens, New York, U.S. |
| Date | March 25, 2024 |
| Weapons | Firearm |
| Victim | Jonathan Diller |
The alleged killer, Guy Rivera, was shot on the scene by Diller's partner and hospitalized. He was later charged with murder, attempted murder, and criminal possession of a weapon. Rivera had 21 prior arrests, according to New York City mayor Eric Adams. The driver of the vehicle involved in the incident, Lindy Jones, was charged with weapons offenses. At the time of the incident, Jones had 14 prior arrests and was out on bail for a prior weapons offense.
This was the first killing of an NYPD officer in the line of duty since January 2022, when two officers responding to a domestic disturbance call were shot in a Harlem apartment building. Diller's killing generated widespread attention in New York City. His wake and funeral were attended by thousands of people, including various public figures. The lengthy criminal records of the suspects led to debate about the city's policies on crime and punishment.