Erik Duran

Erik Duran is a former New York Police Department sergeant. He is currently newsworthy due to his sentencing in the 2023 death of Eric Duprey. Duran was convicted of manslaughter after he threw a picnic cooler filled with ice and drinks at Duprey, who was fleeing on a motorized scooter. Duprey subsequently crashed and died. Duran claimed he was attempting to protect other officers from the approaching scooter. On April 9, 2026, Duran, 38, was sentenced to three to nine years in prison. The case highlights the potential consequences of police actions and raises questions about the appropriate use of force in law enforcement situations. The sentencing marks a significant development in the legal proceedings following Duprey's death.