In a significant legal decision, a New York City police sergeant was found guilty of manslaughter for the death of a Bronx man, Eric Duprey, who was fatally struck by a cooler during a police operation. The incident, which occurred during a botched drug bust, has sparked widespread calls for justice and raised concerns about police conduct. The sergeant, Erik Duran, claimed he was attempting to protect his fellow officers when he threw the cooler at the suspect. This verdict marks a rare conviction of a police officer for killing someone in New York City, highlighting ongoing tensions surrounding police use of force and accountability.