A Queens man who took part in a phone store robbery that led to the tragic friendly fire death of NYPD detective Brian Simonsen was convicted of murder.
of NYPD detective Brian Simonsen in 2019 was convicted of murder Monday for his role in the fatal heist.
Both men initially pleaded not guilty, but Ransom later copped to aggravated manslaughter and other charges and was sentenced to 33 years in prison in November 2021. When police officers arrived, he pointed the gun at them, causing several cops to unleash a fusillade of 42 bulletsRansom was shot eight times in the melee but survived.Simonsen’s wife, Leanne, holds a photo of their wedding day in their home.Freeman, who was acting as a lookout during the caper, stood across the street from the store when the shots rang out.
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