Chez Fray Police Shooting Death, New York NY, 2025

New York – The grim details of a controversial police shooting have been laid bare as New York Attorney General Letitia James has released body-worn camera footage from the investigation into the death of Chez Fray, who met his fate on December 21, 2025.

The incident unfolded at 12:35 a.m. when two NYPD officers responded to a 911 call at a Queens apartment building. Upon encountering Mr. Fray with a boxcutter in hand, the officers gave him orders to drop the weapon, which he ignored. One officer fired their service weapon, striking Mr. Fray, who was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.

The Office of Special Investigation (OSI) within the Attorney General’s Office has been tasked with reviewing every incident involving potential police misconduct that could result in death. Per Section 70-b of New York State Executive Law, OSI assesses such incidents and conducts full investigations if an officer is deemed to have potentially caused the fatality, regardless of whether they were on-duty or off-duty.

Attorney General James’ decision to release the footage comes with a warning that it contains disturbing content. The release aims to increase transparency and bolster public trust in law enforcement matters. However, the footage’s unveiling is not indicative of any legal conclusions or charges for any party involved.

The OSI investigation into Mr. Fray’s death continues as the community awaits answers from those in power. The release of the footage marks a critical step towards understanding the events that led to this tragic loss of life.

Warning: This video contains content that viewers may find disturbing.