An off-duty officer was fueling up at a gas station when two armed men demanded money from the booth clerk. The officer identified himself as police as the men fled. Police said they turned around with their weapons drawn, prompting the officer to open fire, killing William Simon. His alleged accomplice escaped.
Victim's Name: William Simon
Agency Responsible: New York Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 19
Race: Black
Date of Death: March 5, 2018
County: Kings
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Off Duty: Off-Duty
Geography: Urban