Queens Shootout: Parolee with Violent Past Killed by NYPD, Officer Wounded
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A police shootout in Jamaica, Queens resulted in the death of 57-year-old Gary Worthy, who was on lifetime parole with a violent criminal history. Worthy, involved in multiple armed robberies, was shot by NYPD officers after firing an illegal firearm during the incidents. An officer and a bystander were also injured in the chaos. Worthy had 17 prior arrests and was wanted for several recent robberies. The incident raises questions about criminal reform and parole policies.
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