Staten Island, New York – Tragedy struck the NYPD on Tuesday as 22-year-old Officer Colin Rossiter was found dead in an apparent suicide inside his Staten Island home. The young officer, who had been involved in a fatal on-duty shooting earlier this year, was discovered by his father, a veteran NYPD sergeant.
The incident occurred around 1:50 a.m. on Thursday in the Woodrow neighborhood. According to police sources, Rossiter was found with a gunshot wound to the head, and a firearm was discovered nearby. Emergency responders rushed him to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
Rossiter, who had joined the NYPD in October 2021, had been working midnight shifts and was assigned to the 30th Precinct in Hamilton Heights. The circumstances leading up to the tragic event remain under investigation, and the NYPD has not yet released an official statement regarding the incident.
The news of Rossiter’s death has sent shockwaves through the NYPD community, particularly because of his recent involvement in a fatal shooting while on duty. His colleagues and friends are grappling with the sudden loss of a young officer who was just beginning his career in law enforcement.
This heartbreaking event adds to the ongoing conversation about the mental health challenges faced by law enforcement officers, especially those involved in traumatic incidents. The NYPD is expected to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding Rossiter’s death.