New York Attorney General Letitia James has unleashed an investigative bombshell, releasing body-worn camera footage from the chilling encounter that led to the tragic death of Chez Fray in Queens. The young man met his end on December 21, 2025, following a confrontation with members of the New York City Police Department (NYPD).
The incident unfolded at 12:35 a.m. when two NYPD officers were dispatched to an apartment building after receiving a distress call. Upon arriving at the scene, they found Fray wielding a box cutter. Despite orders to surrender the weapon, he refused. One officer discharged their service weapon, ultimately striking Fray and causing his death.
The Office of Special Investigation (OSI) within James’ office has been tasked with reviewing this incident, which falls under New York State Executive Law Section 70-b. This law mandates an assessment of any incident where a police or peace officer might have caused someone’s death by action or inaction, regardless of whether the officer is on-duty or off-duty and the victim is armed or unarmed.
The released footage, obtained from two body-worn cameras, is part of a transparency push led by Attorney General James. She has directed that all camera footage acquired during OSI investigations be made public to bolster trust in the legal process. However, it must be noted that this release does not imply any conclusions about guilt or innocence, nor does it suggest whether charges may be pressed.
Warning: The video content is graphic and may be disturbing to some viewers. This grim moment serves as a stark reminder of the complexities surrounding police encounters and their tragic outcomes.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Agency: NY AG
- Category: Violent Crime|Public Corruption|Weapons
- Source: Official Source ↗
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