QUEENS BOROUGH PRESIDENT KATZ ON FATAL SHOOTING OF AN NYPD DETECTIVE IN RICHMOND HILL

USANEWSONLINE.COM DESK, QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz stated the following in response to the shooting death of NYPD Detective Brian Simonsen and the wounding of an NYPD sergeant while responding to an armed robbery tonight near Atlantic Avenue and 121^st Street in Richmond Hill:

“The heart of Queens is with the wife and family of Detective Brian Simonsen, an 18-year NYPD veteran killed in the line of duty while responding to an armed robbery in Richmond Hill tonight,” said Borough President KATZ. “Detective Simonsen devoted his entire career to the 102^nd Precinct here in Queens. We deeply mourn the loss of someone who selflessly put his life on the line without hesitation to protect the rest of us. We wish the wounded sergeant a speedy and full recovery. Detective Simonsen’s family will have the full support of this grateful borough and city.” Press Release.