Alexis Morillo, a 41-year-old Bronx man, was convicted on July 23 of attempted assault, criminal possession of a weapon, reckless driving, and unlawfully fleeing a police officer. The charges stemmed from a road rage incident that occurred on September 17, 2023, when Morillo fired a bullet at an off-duty NYPD detective's vehicle on the Long Island Expressway. The detective reported the attack immediately after it occurred. Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz condemned the act, asserting that gun violence will not be tolerated in the community.
On July 23, a Bronx man was convicted of attempted assault for shooting at an off-duty NYPD detective during a road rage incident on the Long Island Expressway.
Alexis Morillo, 41, was found guilty of several charges including attempted assault, criminal possession of a weapon, and reckless driving after a jury deliberated for three hours.
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz emphasized that gun violence is unacceptable in Queens, declaring that it will not be tolerated on community streets or roadways.
The off-duty detective reported the incident to 911 after observing a muzzle flash from Morillo's car, which led to the recovery of a bullet hole in the detective's vehicle.
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