Police union condemns release of NYPD cop killer (2024)

The New York City police unionis outraged over the release of prisoner Darryl Jeter, who was responsible for the death of NYPD officer Irma 'Fran' Lozada
Jeter shot and killed Lozada in 1984 after she and her partner chased him for allegedly stealing a subway rider's chain necklace
Shewas the first female NYPD officer killed in the line of duty
Jeter was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 32 and 1/2 years to life in prison. He was released on parole on December 7 after serving 36 years
Union leaders described Jeter's release as 'a blow to every cop who puts her life on the line to stop criminals from preying on innocent New Yorkers'

By Natasha Anderson For Dailymail.Com

Published: 22:37 EDT, 19 December 2021 | Updated: 22:37 EDT, 19 December 2021

66 shares

116 View comments

New York City's largest police union has shared its outrage over the release of a prisoner who was responsible for the first death of a female NYPD officer.

The Police Benevolent Association said the release of cop-killer Darryl Jeter 'is a blow to every cop who puts her life on the line to stop criminals from preying on innocent New Yorkers'.

Jeter shot and killed Officer Irma 'Fran' Lozada in 1984 after she and her partner chased him for allegedly stealing a subway rider's chain necklace while riding the L train through Brooklyn.

Lozada, who was 25 when she died, was the first female NYPD officer killed in the line of duty.

The New York City police union is outraged over the release of a prisoner who was responsible for the death of NYPD officer Irma 'Fran' Lozada (pictured)

Union leaders said the release of cop-killer Darryl Jeter (pictured during his 1985 murder trial) 'is a blow to every cop who puts her life on the line to stop criminals from preying on innocent New Yorkers'

'Police Officer Lozada's sacrifice was a testament to the courage she shared with all New York City police officers, regardless of gender, race or creed,' PBA President Patrick Lynch told the New York Post on Sunday.

Jeter was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 32 and 1/2 years to life in prison. He was released on parole on December 7 after serving 36 years.

EXCLUSIVE: How William Tyrrell's foster mum will NEVER... Killer cop Wayne Couzens is set to challenge full-life...
NYPD's first female commissioner Keechant Sewell is...

Share this article

The convicted killer was on parole for a robbery charge when he fatally shot Lozada.

She was chasing him after he stole a chain from a straphanger on the L subway line in Brooklyn. She was alone at the time after having been separated from her partner.

Lozada's body was found hours later in a vacant lot amid tall weeds.

Members of the NYPD attend the funeral of colleague Officer Irma Lozada in 1984

A photograph of Officer Irma Lozada's tombstone.Lozada had served with the NYC Transit Police Department for four years, after working three years as an auxiliary police officer

Lozada, 25, was the first female NYPD officer killed in the line of duty

Jeter was sentenced before legislation was passed making life without parole the top sentencing option for cop killers.

The police union says his release is insult to officers everywhere and the organization will 'continue to urge Governor Hochul and the State Legislature to fix our broken parole system before another hero's sacrifice is dishonored.'

Lozada had served with the New York City Transit Police Department for four years, after working three years as an auxiliary police officer.

Line of DutyNew York

Most watched News videos

'Water bomb' in Italy village and extensive flooding in Switzerland
Rishi Sunak's big reveal: What is the PM's favourite meal?
Officer shoots prison inmate after being attacked during escape
Queen Letizia hugs Princess Leonor at her military school graduation
Female prison officer accused of having sex with inmate leaves court
Boris Johnson makes surprise appearance at Conservative event
Brawls break out at NYC's Washington Square Park Pride celebration
Jay Slater's parents met with investigators to discuss developments
Sunak thanks Boris and pleas to voters not to surrender to Labour
Edward Troup: Affluent pensioners should contribute more in taxes
'It is time for change': Keir Starmer on final day of election campaign
Pink Floyd's Roger Waters bizarrely tells himself to 'calm down' on Piers Morgan