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NYPD Detectives Brutalize Man in Brooklyn Liquor Store Arrest
16 Apr
Summary
- Two NYPD detectives assaulted a man during a Brooklyn liquor store arrest.
- The man sustained a deep leg cut from shattered wine bottles during the altercation.
- Both detectives have histories of excessive force allegations and lawsuits.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has strongly condemned the actions of two NYPD detectives seen on video brutally assaulting an individual during an arrest in a Brooklyn liquor store. The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon when officers from the Brooklyn North narcotics division incorrectly believed the man had just made a drug sale.
The video footage shows the detectives punching the suspect, pushing him into a shelf of wine bottles, and then kicking and stomping him while he was on the ground. The shattered bottles caused a deep, bleeding gash on the man's leg, and he also sustained a broken nose. Mayor Mamdani described the violence as 'extremely disturbing and unacceptable,' and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch stated the video was 'deeply disturbing.'
Both detectives have been stripped of their badges and guns pending an investigation by the NYPD's Internal Affairs Bureau. Detective Michael P. Algerio has a record of seven complaints and 12 allegations, including substantiated claims of abuse of authority and overuse of physical force, and has been involved in settled lawsuits for unjustified use of force. Detective Volkan Maden has faced 12 complaints and 51 allegations, with 12 substantiated cases of abuse of authority, and has been internally disciplined six times since 2022.
Witnesses heard chastising the detectives during the incident, and the man's friend indicated that the officers involved are known for misconduct. The arrestee required multiple stitches for his leg wound and treatment for his broken nose.
