Archive · 4 Oct 2025
NYC Police Officers Charged in Fatal Shooting of Bangladeshi Man
A 19-year-old named Win Rozario, who was having mental health issues, was shot and killed by police in his home.
His death led to protests by the Bangladeshi community.
After an investigation, two police officers were charged with misconduct.
The investigation found the officers used excessive force.
The charges came after the family and activists pushed for accountability for 18 months.
The community is still working to ensure the officers are fired, and that the police are removed from mental health response.
Two NYC police officers were charged with misconduct in the shooting of Win Rozario.
The shooting happened in March 2024 and sparked community protests.
The Civilian Complaint Review Board found the officers used excessive force.
The charges came just before the statute of limitations was set to expire.
The Bangladeshi community is advocating for the officers to be fired and for police to be removed from mental health response.
- Who
- NYC police officers Salvatore Alongi and Matthew Cianfrocco, Win Rozario
- What
- Police officers were charged with misconduct in the fatal shooting of Win Rozario.
- When
- March 2024 (shooting); Charges filed before statute of limitations expired in September 2025.
- Where
- Queens, New York, in Rozario’s home
- Why
- Officers used excessive force, according to the Civilian Complaint Review Board.
Family/Community
Police/Defenders
Officer Accountability
Family/Community
Officers should be fired and face consequences.
Police/Defenders
Not available in articles.
Police Response to Mental Health Crises
Family/Community
Mental health teams should respond instead of police.
Police/Defenders
Not available in articles.
- Victim
- Win Rozario, 19-year-old Bangladeshi man
- Date of Shooting
- March 27, 2024
- Location
- Queens, New York
- Officers Charged
- Salvatore Alongi and Matthew Cianfrocco
- Charges
- Misconduct
- Complaint Board Finding
- Excessive Force, Abuse of Authority