Brooklyn Knife-Wielding Man Killed by NYPD; AG Investigates

BROOKLYN, NY – A domestic dispute turned deadly in Brooklyn on May 13, 2025, leaving one man dead at the hands of the New York City Police Department. The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has launched a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting, a standard procedure whenever a civilian death occurs involving law enforcement.

According to preliminary reports, NYPD officers responded to a 911 call reporting a disturbance at an apartment in Brooklyn on the afternoon of May 13th. Upon arrival, officers allegedly encountered a man brandishing a knife. One officer initially deployed a Taser in an attempt to subdue the man, but authorities state the suspect continued to advance towards the officers while still holding the weapon.

A second officer then discharged their service weapon, striking the man. Emergency Medical Services transported the wounded man to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The identity of the deceased has not yet been released pending notification of next of kin. Details regarding the specific location of the shooting within Brooklyn are also being withheld at this time.

The Attorney General’s OSI is mandated by New York State Executive Law Section 70-b to investigate any incident where a police officer or peace officer may have caused the death of a person, regardless of whether the officer was on-duty, the civilian was armed, or if the individual was in custody. This broad mandate ensures independent oversight of potentially deadly force encounters.

“OSI assesses every incident reported to it where a police officer or a peace officer…may have caused the death of a person by an act or omission,” a statement from the AG’s office reads. “If OSI’s assessment indicates an officer may have caused the death, OSI proceeds to conduct a full investigation of the incident.” The investigation will likely include a review of body-worn camera footage, witness interviews, and forensic evidence.

The Attorney General’s office stresses that these are preliminary facts and are subject to change as the investigation progresses. Grimy Times will continue to follow this developing story and provide updates as they become available. The incident is sure to reignite debate over police tactics and the use of force in high-pressure situations within New York City.