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NYPD Officers Under Investigation for Excessive Force in Arrest

4/16/2026

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Two NYPD narcotics officers are under investigation for excessive force during an arrest at a Brooklyn liquor store on April 14, 2026.
Video shows the officers punching and kicking a suspect who resisted arrest and was not charged with drug possession.
Zohran Mamdani, New York City's mayor, condemned the actions as "extremely disturbing and unacceptable."
The Internal Affairs Bureau is reviewing the case.
The officers are on desk duty.

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Story summary

Two NYPD narcotics officers are under investigation for excessive force during an arrest at a Brooklyn liquor store on April 14, 2026.
Video shows the officers punching and kicking a suspect who resisted arrest and was not charged with drug possession.
Zohran Mamdani, New York City's mayor, condemned the actions as "extremely disturbing and unacceptable."
The Internal Affairs Bureau is reviewing the case.
The officers are on desk duty.