Headline: "Career Criminal Charged as Police Discover Second Firearm in Car after NYPD Officer's Shooting"

In a major development, Lindy Jones, a notorious career criminal known as "Killa," has been hit with charges after police found a second gun in the car he was sitting in when NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller was allegedly gunned down by his passenger. Jones, 41, was apprehended outside a T-Mobile store in Flatbush and was led out of the NYPD's 101st Precinct in Far Rockaway while handcuffed and dressed in dark sweats and white sneakers.

During the incident, Jones was behind the wheel of a dark gray Kia Soul when NYPD officers, including Officer Diller, conducted a stop. The passenger, Guy Rivera, refused to exit the vehicle and subsequently shot Officer Diller in the stomach. Authorities have revealed that shortly before Jones was charged, a second weapon—a 9-millimeter firearm—was discovered in the car's glove compartment. Investigators are now working to determine if the firearm belongs to Jones.

Meanwhile, Rivera, who sustained injuries when Officer Diller's partner fired back, remains hospitalized but has not been charged at this stage. Remarkably, Jones has been arrested at least 14 times in the past, with records and sources revealing charges ranging from robbery to assault and attempted murder. His last arrest prior to Monday's incident was for possession of an illegal loaded gun in Queens last April. However, he was released on bail thanks to an insured bond supported by his loved ones.

Jones, who had a court date scheduled for Monday, April 1, was spotted in the parked Kia with Rivera just hours before. According to police footage seen by a source and described to reporters, the officers requested the men to roll down their windows, but they refused. Rivera also refused to remove his hands from his sweatshirt pocket, escalating the confrontation. Eventually, Jones unlocked the door, leading to a struggle between Officer Diller, Rivera, and the vehicle's passenger-side handle.

The situation quickly turned tragic when Rivera fired a single shot, striking Officer Diller below his bulletproof vest. Surveillance footage captured the officer collapsing behind the Kia, where he lay in pain and called for assistance. In response, Officer Diller's partner fired two return shots, one of which hit Rivera in the back. Witnesses at the scene reported the emotional distress of the officers, with several seen crying.

As the investigation continues, the discovery of the second firearm raises new questions about the circumstances surrounding the incident. Authorities are working diligently to gather evidence and determine the origins of the gun found in the vehicle. The shocking and senseless shooting serves as a reminder of the dangers faced by law enforcement officers and the ongoing challenges in combating crime in the city.

The defendant, Lindy Jones, now faces charges for criminal possession of a weapon and defacing a weapon, highlighting the severity of the case and the alleged criminal activities he has been involved in over the years.