"Surveillance video and police body-camera footage from Sept. 15, 2024, show Mickles entering the station twice and at one point holding a pocketknife. Officers say they used a Taser before opening fire and striking him nine times."
"A bystander, 49-year-old Gregory Delpeche, was struck in the head during the barrage, and his family has filed a notice of claim seeking $80 million, alleging a traumatic brain injury that left him partially paralyzed."
"Body-cam and surveillance clips released after the incident show officers repeatedly ordering Mickles to drop the knife before firing, fueling local debate about police tactics and training."
Derell Mickles is set to face a jury on June 3, 2024, after being shot nine times by NYPD officers at the Sutter Avenue L-train station. He faces eight charges, including attempted aggravated assault on a police officer. Surveillance footage shows Mickles holding a pocketknife before officers used a Taser and then opened fire. A bystander, Gregory Delpeche, was injured during the incident, leading to an $80 million lawsuit against the city. The case has sparked protests and raised questions about police use of force.
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