Bronx man dead after NYPD officer knocked him off a motorbike during a drug bust

NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran, a detective in the Bronx Narcotics Unit, was suspended without pay.

Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2023.An NYPD officer knocked a man off a motorbike during a drug bust in the Bronx on Wednesday, according to police and video footage of the incident — and the man died shortly after.

Duran is a detective in the Bronx Narcotics Unit. The NYPD said he was suspended without pay on Thursday in. His suspension was effective at 3:05 a.m., “pending trial of charges pursuant to the administrative code,” according to a disciplinary record shared with Gothamist. Duran joined the NYPD in 2010.

Near the scene on Thursday, family members and loved ones convened near a memorial where they lit candles, comforted each other and played music in honor of Duprey, nicknamed Cuajo. Jessica Lee, 32, said she used to style his hair. She described what she saw as the events unfolded the day before while holding back tears.

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