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NYC cop is accused killer
Comments 0 | Recommend 0NEW ROCHELLE (AP) -- An off-duty suburban New York City police officer has been charged in the shooting death of an acquaintance.
New Rochelle police Capt. Joseph Schaller said Wednesday that James Pileggi was being held on a charge of second-degree manslaughter.
Police say Pileggi, who's a member of the Eastchester force, was sitting in his SUV demonstrating the laser feature on his 9mm Glock service weapon when it discharged on Tuesday night.
Andre Everett, who was standing outside the vehicle, was shot in the neck and died at a hospital.
Pileggi was awaiting arraignment Wednesday. Attorney information for him wasn't immediately on record.
A message left with Eastchester police wasn't immediately returned.
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