NYPD Officers Involved in Fatal Shooting On Belt Parkway After Weird Chase

The NYPD has released body-worn camera footage, pictures and civilian phone recording from an officer-involved fatal shooting that occurred in the confines of the 62nd Precinct. According to the New York Post:
"Brian Astarita, 65, of Brooklyn was pulled over by a police officer for speeding in a gray Jeep Cherokee near highways Bay 8th Street exit around 4 pm on November 11th, 2021. But as the cop approached the car, Astarita took off. The female officer chased after Astarita, who rammed the cop’s car when she stopped in front of the Jeep near the Verrazzano Bridge, authorities said.
Astarita then went to the back seat to grab his black weapon and walked toward officers on the highway. The NYPD later released a photo of Astarita’s BB gun. Cops suspect he may have taunted them into killing him. Officers opened fire at the suspect, striking him multiple times. Astarita was rushed to Lutheran Medical Center where he was pronounced dead."