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NYPD assistant chief breaks silence on off-duty gun-discharge scuffle
- NYPD Assistant Chief Benjamin Gurley is on modified duty after an off-duty gun discharge in Rockland County.
- The incident occurred in the ShopRite parking lot in Haverstraw, where Gurley reportedly clashed with another man.
- Authorities say Gurley’s handgun discharged when the firearm was removed from the other man’s waistband, causing a stray bullet.
- Gurley’s lawyer said the incident involved his daughter being harassed, and urged patience while investigators review the matter.
- Internal Affairs Bureau and the Force Investigation Division are conducting separate probes into the incident.
- Gurley is a Bronx native and veteran with 26 years in the NYPD.
- The case has renewed calls for the Ceasing Repeated and Extremely Egregious Predatory Behavior Act (CREEP Act) to strengthen anti-stalking laws.
- The NYPD states Gurley remains cooperative as investigations continue.
- The incident resulted in minor injuries to Gurley and the other man involved.
- The NYPost linked coverage to broader trending stories and ongoing investigations.
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