Jennifer Lackard criminal investigation and employment termination
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New York police official accused of driving getaway car for son in gang-related shooting
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Chase Lackard was shot by police in the Bronx after allegedly pointing a gun at an officer's car.
In November 2024, Chase Lackard was shot by police in the Bronx. The shooting reportedly took place after he allegedly pointed a 9mm pistol at an officer's car.
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Jennifer Lackard was arrested on a gun charge.
In September 2024, Jennifer Lackard, a deputy police commissioner for safety with the Mount Vernon Police Department, was arrested at her home in the Bronx, New York City, on a gun charge, according to the New York City Police Department's chief of patrol.
The arrest followed allegations that Lackard acted as a getaway driver for her son, Chase Lackard, after he allegedly shot at rival gang members near the Bronx Criminal Court in late June. Chase Lackard faced multiple charges, including attempted murder, in connection with the shots fired on June 29.
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Chase Lackard was shot in the chest during a bus dispute.
In January 2023, Chase Lackard was shot in the chest during a dispute on a bus that involved three other youths.