Devin Spraggins Sentenced for Attempted Murder of NYPD Officer

Devin Spraggins was sentenced to 39 years to life in prison for the attempted murder of NYPD Officer Brett Boller during a 2023 altercation over a bus seat in Queens. The incident escalated when Spraggins shot Boller in the hip, shattering his bone and piercing his femoral artery, though Boller survived due to the gun's magazine falling out. The courtroom was filled with NYPD officers as Spraggins was convicted of multiple charges, including attempted murder and weapon possession. Boller, who was promoted to detective after the shooting, has endured extensive surgeries and physical therapy. Spraggins's defense highlighted his troubled upbringing, but the judge emphasized the severity of Spraggins's actions in delivering the sentence.