Fleeing Drug Dealer on Scooter Dies After Undercover Cop Throws Cooler at Him

During a Bronx drug bust, a suspect on a scooter tried to escape, but an undercover NYPD sergeant threw a cooler at him, causing the scooter rider to crash and die

The sergeant, Erik Duran, conducting a buy-and-bust operation, suspended after the incident. The NYPD warned of potential unrest and asked officers to prepare. The case is being investigated by the NYPD's Force Investigation Division and the State Attorney General's office. The suspect, Eric Duprey, had previous arrests including a felony assault case and a drug case.