New York deputy police commissioner fired after attempted murder arrest
In January 2023, when he was 17, he was reportedly shot in the chest on a bus in a reported dispute over gang signs with three other boys. Lackard was taken to hospital with two gunshot wounds to a leg and later criminally charged.The New York City police department’s chief of patrol, John Chell, told reporters that Lackard was also arrested in September 2024 on a gun charge. In a statement following that episode, the Mount Vernon mayor called it “a personal matter and we are praying for the family”.No lawyer was immediately listed for Lackards on Tuesday.
- ▪In January 2023, when he was 17, he was reportedly shot in the chest on a bus in a reported dispute over gang signs with three other boys.
- ▪Lackard was taken to hospital with two gunshot wounds to a leg and later criminally charged.The New York City police department’s chief of patrol, John Chell, told reporters that Lackard was also arrested in September 2024 on a gun charge.
- ▪In a statement following that episode, the Mount Vernon mayor called it “a personal matter and we are praying for the family”.No lawyer was immediately listed for Lackards on Tuesday.
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‘The city of Mount Vernon said in an Instagram post that it had terminated Jennifer Lackard.’ Photograph: Google MapsView image in fullscreen‘The city of Mount Vernon said in an Instagram post that it had terminated Jennifer Lackard.’ Photograph: Google MapsNew YorkNew York deputy police commissioner fired after attempted murder arrestMount Vernon official is accused of driving getaway car after son allegedly opened fire outside Bronx courtRichard LuscombeTue 4 Aug 2026 15.51 EDTLast modified on Tue 4 Aug 2026 15.52 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA New York state police department fired its deputy commissioner on Tuesday after she allegedly acted as a getaway driver for her son in what is being investigated as an attempted murder.The city of Mount Vernon said in an Instagram post…
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