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Grand Jury Indicts 2 in Death of Det. Jonathan Diller

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Two men have been indicted in the shooting death of Det. Jonathan Diller. -Photo by NYPD Queens Voice April 2, 2024  QUEENS - District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Guy Rivera and Lindy Jones have been indicted on charges connected to the shooting death of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller in Far Rockway last week.  Rivera was indicted for first-degree murder for the homicide and first-degree attempted murder for attempting to fire his weapon at an NYPD sergeant at the scene. Both defendants were indicted on charges of criminal possession of a weapon for a second weapon found in the car.   Officer Diller was posthumously promoted to rank of Detective, First Grade.   District Attorney Katz said: “The killing of a New York City police officer strikes at the heart of this city and rattles any sense of security in a civilized society. The grand jury has returned several felony charges against these defendants in the death of Detective Jonathan Diller, a dedicated officer, fathe