Erik Duran
Coverage of Erik Duran in the Nexus archive.
- Ex-cop who killed suspect with cooler walks free as he appeals conviction that made him an example
Erik Duran, a former NYPD officer convicted of manslaughter for fatally throwing a cooler at a fleeing suspect in 2023, was released on $300,000 bail while appealing his conviction. The Bronx judge had cited the case as a deterrent for reckless police conduct, but Duran's union hailed his release as a victory for law enforcement.
- Former NYPD officer who fatally threw cooler at fleeing suspect granted bail during appeal of conviction
Former NYPD officer Erik Duran, convicted of manslaughter for fatally throwing a cooler at fleeing suspect Eric Duprey, was granted $300,000 bail during his appeal. The decision was praised by the Sergeants Benevolent Association, which called it a 'major win' for law enforcement.
- Cop who killed drug suspect with Igloo cooler appeals conviction that made him an example
NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran was convicted of manslaughter for throwing an Igloo cooler at a fleeing drug suspect, Eric Duprey, causing his death. The conviction and sentencing have sparked public support and political attention, including a gubernatorial candidate's promise to pardon Duran if elected.
- Gubernatorial candidate vows to pardon cop convicted of manslaughter in death of fleeing suspect
Bruce Blakeman, New York's Republican gubernatorial candidate, pledged to pardon Sgt. Erik Duran, a former NYPD officer convicted of manslaughter in the 2023 death of fleeing suspect Eric Duprey. Duran was sentenced to three to nine years in prison after throwing a cooler at Duprey, causing a fatal crash, with Judge Guy Mitchell rejecting his defense claims of justified force.
- Ex-NYPD sergeant jailed for up to nine years over man’s death on scooter
Former NYPD sergeant Erik Duran was sentenced to three to nine years in prison for manslaughter after throwing a cooler at fleeing suspect Eric Duprey, causing him to crash his motorized scooter and die. Duran claimed he was protecting officers, marking the first NYPD officer in two decades to face prison time for an on-duty death.
- NYC judge seeks to make example of officer who threw cooler at fleeing suspect, causing fatal crash
Former NYPD officer Erik Duran was sentenced to 3-9 years in prison for manslaughter after throwing a cooler at fleeing suspect Eric Duprey, causing his fatal crash. Critics argue the sentence may deter officers from split-second decision-making during high-stress situations.
- Former NYPD officer gets 3 to 9 years in prison for throwing a cooler that caused fatal crash
Former NYPD sergeant Erik Duran received a 3-9 year prison sentence for throwing a cooler at fleeing suspect Eric Duprey, causing his fatal crash. The court rejected Duran's claim of justification, citing reckless endangerment.