Archive · 16 Aug 2025
Off-Duty NYPD Officer Fatally Shoots Man in Staten Island
A man was shot and killed by an off-duty police officer outside a diner in Staten Island.
The man had a BB gun that looked like a real weapon.
The police said the shooting happened after 8 pm.
The man, identified as Jesse Campbell, reportedly had mental health issues and may have wanted the police to shoot him.
Police are investigating what happened.
The police advised people to avoid the area because of the investigation.
An off-duty NYPD officer fatally shot a man in Staten Island.
The incident occurred outside Andrew’s Diner on Hylan Boulevard.
The man was armed with a BB gun.
The man was identified as 44-year-old Jesse Campbell.
The man reportedly had a history of mental health issues and may have attempted 'suicide by cop'.
- Who
- An off-duty NYPD officer and 44-year-old Jesse Campbell.
- What
- An off-duty police officer fatally shot a man armed with a BB gun.
- When
- Shortly after 8 pm (local time) on Friday.
- Where
- Outside Andrew’s Diner on Hylan Boulevard in Eltingville, Staten Island.
- Why
- The article suggests the man may have attempted "suicide by cop."
- Location
- Andrew’s Diner, Staten Island
- Involved Parties
- Off-duty NYPD officer, Jesse Campbell
- Weapon
- BB gun
- Victim
- Jesse Campbell, 44
- Mental Health
- History of issues reported
- Police Advisory
- Expect traffic delays; avoid the vicinity of Hylan Boulevard and Heinz Avenue
