NYPD Officer Shoots Parolee in Queens Amid Violent Confrontation
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A career criminal on lifetime parole, Gary Worthy, was killed in a shootout with NYPD officers in Queens after allegedly robbing two stores. Officer Rich Wong and a bystander were injured but are expected to recover. Worthy, with a history of violent crimes, was wanted for multiple recent robberies. The incident has sparked criticism of the criminal justice system for allowing Worthy to remain free despite his extensive criminal record. Mayor Eric Adams and police officials have expressed frustration over the system's failures.
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