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Family Sues NYPD After Off-Duty Officer's Shooting

4/11/2026

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  • Kishan Patel, 32, returned home after 17 months in rehabilitation following a road rage shooting by off-duty NYPD officer Hieu Tran in 2024.
  • The shooting resulted in Patel experiencing limited brain activity and paralysis, necessitating over $1 million in home modifications.
  • Patel's family has filed a lawsuit against the NYPD, citing negligence due to Tran's known alcohol abuse and mental health issues.
  • Tran was fired and sentenced to 10 years for attempted murder, while the Patel family seeks accountability and changes in NYPD hiring practices.