Devin Spraggins Convicted for Shooting NYPD Officer

Devin Spraggins, a 24-year-old from Jamaica, Queens, has been convicted of attempted murder and other charges for shooting NYPD rookie officer Brett Boller during an altercation on an MTA bus in April 2023. The incident began when Spraggins punched a bus passenger, leading the bus driver to seek assistance from Officer Boller and his partner, Officer Anthony Rock. Upon confrontation, Spraggins fled and eventually shot Officer Boller, causing serious injuries to his leg. Spraggins faces up to 40 years to life in prison, with sentencing scheduled for December 2. The case has highlighted the dangers faced by police officers and has been marked by the swift action of law enforcement in capturing Spraggins following the incident. The conviction has been widely regarded as a just outcome given the severity of the crime.