Ex-NYPD sergeant jailed for up to nine years over man’s death on scooter

Former NYPD Sergeant Erik Duran was sentenced to three to nine years in prison for the 2023 manslaughter of Eric Duprey in the Bronx. Duran threw a cooler at Duprey, who was fleeing on a motorized scooter, causing him to crash and die. Duran claimed he was trying to protect other officers, but the judge ruled he acted out of anger at Duprey's escape. The sentencing followed Duran's conviction and included an apology to Duprey's family, which was largely rejected. The Sergeants Benevolent Association criticized the sentence, claiming it would deter officers from making quick decisions, while protesters demanded justice for Duprey. Duran's lawyer plans to appeal the decision and seek bail.

Former NYPD Sergeant Erik Duran was sentenced on April 9, 2026, to 3 to 9 years in prison for manslaughter. The sentencing took place at the Bronx County Hall of Justice in New York. Duran was convicted of throwing a cooler at Eric Duprey, who was fleeing on a motorized scooter. The incident occurred when Duran threw a picnic cooler full of drinks at Duprey, causing him to crash and die. The case drew demonstrators to the courthouse during the sentencing.