Shooting of NYPD officers by illegal immigrant in Queens
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis slams New York City leaders over crime crisis as illegal immigrant shoots two NYPD officers in Queens. The suspect, Bernardo Raul Castro Mata, was arraigned on attempted murder charges. Officers Yarusso and Abreu survived the shooting.
Key Points
- Bernardo Raul Castro Mata, 19, accused of shooting Officers Richard Yarusso and Christopher Abreu
- Castro Mata was arraigned on charges of attempted murder, assault, and other charges
- Officers were investigating a robbery pattern when they encountered Castro Mata
- Police crackdown on illegal vehicles after the shooting
Pros
- Officers Yarusso and Abreu survived the shooting
- Police crackdown on illegal vehicles following the incident
Cons
- Illegal immigrant accused of shooting two NYPD officers
- Suspect identified as a member of a 'bloodthirsty' gang from Venezuela