Undercover Cop's Cooler Throw Leads to Fatal Crash for Fleeing Drug Suspect

A man fleeing a drug bust in the Bronx, New York City, died after an undercover police officer threw a cooler at him. The officer, Sergeant Erik Duran, has been suspended while an investigation takes place. The suspect, Eric Duprey, was riding a scooter when he crashed after being hit by the cooler, causing him to lose control and strike a parked Jeep. Duprey was pronounced dead at the scene. The New York State Attorney General's Office is leading the investigation, and the NYPD is committed to a thorough and transparent investigation. Witnesses criticized the officer's actions, questioning why he didn't use authorized equipment instead.