NYPD assistant chief allegedly fired stray shot during off-duty altercation with daughter’s boyfriend: sources
An off-duty NYPD assistant chief allegedly fired a stray shot during a confrontation with his daughter's boyfriend. The incident occurred in Haverstraw, New York, and no one was injured. The NYPD is conducting an investigation into the matter while the officer recovers from an arm injury sustained during the altercation.
- ▪Assistant Chief Benjamin Gurley was involved in a physical altercation with his daughter's boyfriend.
- ▪During the confrontation, Gurley accidentally fired a shot, but no one was struck.
- ▪The Haverstraw Police Department is leading the investigation into the incident.
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Metro NYPD assistant chief allegedly fired stray shot during off-duty altercation with daughter’s boyfriend: sources By Larry Celona and Caitlin McCormack Published May 25, 2026, 8:18 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google An off-duty senior NYPD officer allegedly fired an accidental, stray shot during an altercation with his daughter’s boyfriend in Rockland County on Sunday, according to law enforcement sources. Assistant Chief Benjamin Gurley, who oversees the Bronx North command, was involved in a physical altercation with a man accused of harassing his daughter in Haverstraw, New York late Sunday night, sources told The Post. The man is purportedly dating Gurley’s daughter, according to the sources.
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