New York Attorney General Says No Criminal Charges in Fatal Brooklyn Shooting

New York, NY, October 15, 2026 —

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that no criminal charges will be filed against New York Police Department officers involved in the fatal shooting of Christopher Ferguson during a police pursuit in Brooklyn.

The announcement means the officers involved will not face criminal charges in connection with Ferguson’s death, according to the information provided. The summary does not state when James made the announcement or when the shooting occurred.

Details about the pursuit and shooting were not provided. The available information does not identify how many officers were involved, what led to the pursuit, or what happened during the encounter. It also does not give Ferguson’s age or describe the circumstances of his death beyond identifying it as a fatal shooting during a police pursuit.

The announcement’s reasoning was not included in the summary. It does not say whether officials released a report, describe any findings about the officers’ conduct, or indicate whether any noncriminal review or action is underway. No information was provided about statements from Ferguson’s relatives, the NYPD or other officials.

James’s announcement is the central reported development: prosecutors will not file criminal charges against the officers involved. Further details about the decision and the events leading to Ferguson’s death are not available in the information provided.

Story summarized from the original created by By Gabriele Holtermann on www.brooklynpaper.com, see more information here.

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