In a tragic incident in Queens, New York, 31-year-old NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller was fatally shot during a traffic stop. The New York Police Department (NYPD) has confirmed the identities of the two suspects involved in the shooting.

According to a source from the NYPD, the suspected shooter has been identified as 34-year-old Guy Rivera. The source revealed that Rivera has at least four prior arrests, indicating a history of criminal activity. The driver of the vehicle, identified as 41-year-old Lindy Jones, has at least 12 prior arrests, including a recent one in April 2023 related to a loaded firearm.

During a press conference, New York City Mayor Eric Adams expressed concern about the suspects' criminal records and the speed at which they were able to return to the streets. He emphasized that this incident highlights the issue of recidivism among repeat offenders.

The traffic stop occurred on Mott Avenue in Far Rockaway, Queens at around 5:48 p.m. on Monday. Officers Diller and his partner, part of the NYPD Critical Response Team, had approached the vehicle due to it being illegally parked at a bus stop. When the officers asked the individuals to step out of the vehicle, the suspect in the passenger's seat refused and allegedly pointed a gun at them.

Tragically, Officer Diller was shot in the torso just below his bullet-resistant vest. In response, Diller's partner fired at the suspect, striking him in the back. Diller was immediately rushed to Jamaica Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The source confirmed that Rivera, the suspected shooter, was also shot but is expected to survive.

Rivera, who had been with the NYPD for three years, had an extensive criminal history with over 70 arrests prior to this incident. He leaves behind his wife and a young child, according to PIX 11.

The investigation is ongoing, and as of Tuesday morning, no official charges had been announced in connection with Officer Diller's killing. However, the tragic event has shaken the law enforcement community and marks the first on-duty death of an NYPD officer since the shootings of officers Wilbert Mora and Jason Rivera in early 2022.

The suspected gunman, Rivera, was released from a New York prison in 2021 after serving five years for criminal possession of a controlled substance, as reported by the New York Post. He had also served a prison term from 2011 to 2014 for a first-degree assault charge.

Officer Diller's death serves as a somber reminder of the dangers that law enforcement officers face every day while protecting and serving their communities. The NYPD and the city mourn the loss of Officer Diller and stand united against any form of violence towards law enforcement.