The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has begun an investigation into the death of DaShawn Larode, who died on November 17, 2025, after an encounter with officers from the New York City Police Department in Brooklyn.
According to information released by the Attorney General’s office, NYPD officers responded to a 911 call during the early morning hours of November 17 about an injured person outside an apartment building on Thomas S. Boyland Street. When officers entered the building, Mr. Larode reportedly opened his apartment door and fired a shotgun at them, grazing one officer’s face. The officer then discharged his service weapon and struck Mr. Larode, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The officer who was injured received treatment at a local hospital and has since been released.
Under New York State Executive Law Section 70-b, OSI is required to review any incident where a police or peace officer may have caused someone’s death through action or omission. This mandate applies regardless of whether the officer was on or off duty or whether the deceased individual was armed or unarmed, in custody or not. If OSI determines that an officer may have caused a death based on their assessment, it moves forward with a full investigation.
Officials noted that these details are preliminary and could change as the investigation continues.
