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Borough president urges NYPD, NYCHA changes after shooting

Adams says the shooting should be a teaching moment for both the NYPD and the New York City Housing Authority. (November 23, 2014 2:31 PM)

Borough President Eric Adams has recommended that changes be made within city agencies after a man was shot and killed by an NYPD officer Thursday night.

Police say 28-year-old Akai Gurley was accidentally shot in the chest in a dimly lit stairwell of the Pink Houses by rookie Officer Peter Liang. Gurley was later pronounced dead at Brookdale Hospital.

Adams says the tragic incident...

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