Complaint #200306107, August 2003

Incident: August 8, 2003
Received: August 11, 2003
Closed: December 24, 2003


Reason for contact: Report-gun possession/shots fired
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 5th Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Judith Castro, Ray Daley, Wally Vila
Officer: Black, Richard
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 20
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Black, Richard Hispanic Male, 20 Force: Pepper spray Exonerated

Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.

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