Queens Officer Shot and Killed During Traffic Stop

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New York City police officer shot and killed during a traffic stop in Queens.
The shooting happened just before 5:50 p.m. on Monday evening, after Officer Jonathan Diller and his partner encountered a vehicle illegally parked at a bus stop.
Queens Officer Shot and Killed During Traffic Stop

A New York City police officer was shot and killed during a traffic stop in Queens. The shooting happened just before 5:50 p.m. on Monday evening, after Officer Jonathan Diller and his partner encountered a vehicle illegally parked at a bus stop.


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Confidence

100%

No Doubts Found At Time Of Publication

Sources

78%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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New York City police officer fatally shot during traffic stop

The Associated Press News Tuesday, 26 March 2024 01:17
  • Unique Points
    • A New York City police officer was shot and killed Monday during a traffic stop.
    • The shooting happened just before 5:50 p.m. in the Far Rockaway section of Queens, police said, after Officer Jonathan Diller and his partner encountered a vehicle illegally parked at a bus stop.
    • , As they approached the vehicle, a man inside shot Diller below his bullet-proof vest.
    • Diller's partner returned fire and wounded the suspected shooter.
    • The police department's chief of detectives, Joseph Kenny, said Diller and his partner had initially tried to order the vehicle driver and passenger out of the car.
    • , The slaying was the first of an NYPD officer since 2022.
  • Accuracy
    • The suspect in the passenger's seat refused to step out of the vehicle and pointed a gun at the officers.
    • Guy Rivera is identified as the suspect in Diller's shooting, has 21 prior arrests, and served time behind bars for criminal possession of a controlled substance
    • Diller was part of the specialized community response team
  • Deception (50%)
    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author does not disclose their sources and only quotes from police officials which could be seen as biased. Secondly, the article implies that Diller was shot because he refused to follow orders when in fact it says that he tried to order them out of the car but they did not comply with his request. This is a lie by omission.
    • Diller “stayed in the fight” after being wounded and tried to disarm the shooter
    • The police department's chief of detectives, Joseph Kenny, said Diller and his partner had initially tried to order the vehicle's driver and passenger out of the car
  • Fallacies (70%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (85%)
    The article contains a statement from the mayor that implies bias towards law enforcement and portrays them as heroes. The use of phrases such as 'we lost one of our sons today' and 'the good guys against the bad guys' also contribute to this bias.
    • > These attacks on New York City police officers have to end right now
      • > We lost one of our sons today
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication

      86%

      The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
      (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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      Suspects identified in fatal shooting of on-duty NYPD officer during Queens traffic stop

      ABC News NYC Bureau Tuesday, 26 March 2024 09:30
      • Unique Points
        • , The suspect in the passenger's seat refused to step out of the vehicle and pointed a gun at the officers.
        • Diller was struck just below his bullet-resistant vest, while his partner fired back at him.
        • The second officer sustained tinnitus from the incident but survived.
        • Guy Rivera has been identified as suspects in Diller's death.
        • <https://apnews.com/article/police-officer-killed-nypd-queens>
      • Accuracy
        • The suspect in the passenger's seat refused to step out of the vehicle and pointed a gun at the officers.
        • Guy Rivera has been identified as one of the suspects in Diller's death.
      • Deception (50%)
        The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Diller and another officer were conducting a traffic stop on Mott Avenue at around 5:45 p.m., but they do not provide any information about what led to this decision or why it was necessary for them to be there. This is an example of selective reporting as only details that support the author's position are reported, and other relevant facts are omitted.
        • The article claims that Diller and another officer were conducting a traffic stop on Mott Avenue at around 5:45 p.m., but they do not provide any information about what led to this decision or why it was necessary for them to be there.
      • Fallacies (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Bias (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication

      86%

      The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
      (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

      A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

      Who is Guy Rivera? Suspected NYPD Shooter had 21 Prior Arrests

      Newsweek LLC Chloe Mayer Tuesday, 26 March 2024 10:04
      • Unique Points
        • A New York police officer was gunned down by a career criminal during a traffic stop.
        • The shooting happened just before 5:50 p.m. in the Far Rockaway section of Queens, police said, after Officer Jonathan Diller and his partner encountered a vehicle illegally parked at a bus stop.
        • , As they approached the vehicle, a man inside shot Diller below his bullet-proof vest.
        • Diller's partner returned fire and wounded the suspected shooter.
      • Accuracy
        No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
      • Deception (80%)
        The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title implies that Guy Rivera is a police officer when he isn't. Secondly, the author uses sensationalism by describing him as a 'career criminal'. Thirdly, there are no quotes from any sources to back up these claims and it seems like they are just making assumptions about his character without evidence.
        • The author uses sensationalism by describing him as a 'career criminal'.
        • The title implies that Guy Rivera is a police officer when he isn't.
        • There are no quotes from any sources to back up these claims and it seems like they are just making assumptions about his character without evidence.
      • Fallacies (85%)
        The article contains several fallacies. Firstly, the author uses an appeal to authority by citing New York Mayor Eric Adams' tribute to the fallen officer without providing any context or evidence for his statement. Secondly, there is a dichotomous depiction of good and bad guys in the quote from Mayor Adams which oversimplifies complex issues. Lastly, there are inflammatory statements made by Chloe Mayer herself such as
        • The author uses an appeal to authority by citing New York Mayor Eric Adams' tribute to the fallen officer without providing any context or evidence for his statement.
        • <p>This is a developing story. More to follow.</p>
      • Bias (75%)
        The article contains a statement that implies the shooter is an 'evil' person. The author uses language such as 'bad guys against good guys', and describes the suspect as having a total disregard for public safety by wearing their police uniform. This creates an emotional response in readers, rather than providing factual information about the incident.
        • It is the good guys against bad guys
          • these bad guys are violent, they carry guns and have a total disregard for
          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication

          71%

          The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
          (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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          NYPD officer shot, killed during car stop in Queens by suspect with multiple prior arrests: police

          Fox News Media Louis Casiano Tuesday, 26 March 2024 11:26
          • Unique Points
            • A New York City police officer has died after being shot while conducting a vehicle stop in Queens. The suspect had 21 prior arrests and was wanted by the NYPD for squatting.
            • The suspect displayed a firearm and pointed it at officers when he refused to exit the car, resulting in a shootout that left Officer Jonathan Diller dead. Another officer returned fire and struck the suspect.
            • Officer Diller had been with the NYPD for three years and had more than 70 arrests. The driver of the vehicle was also arrested on a gun charge.
          • Accuracy
            • The slaying was the first of an NYPD officer since 2022.
          • Deception (50%)
            The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title of the article implies that Officer Jonathan Diller was killed during a car stop when he was actually shot while conducting one. Secondly, the sentence 'NYPD SEEKS SQUATTERS ACCUSED OF KILLING, STUFFING WOMAN INTO DUFFEL BAG: REPORTS' is not relevant to this article and serves as a clickbait to draw readers in. Thirdly, the use of phrases such as 'lost one of our sons today', 'never knowing if they will return home at the end of the day' and 'praying for loved ones during this agonizing time' are emotionally manipulative statements that do not provide any factual information about what happened. Lastly, there is no disclosure or quote from sources in this article.
            • The title implies that Officer Jonathan Diller was killed during a car stop when he was actually shot while conducting one.
          • Fallacies (85%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Bias (85%)
            The article contains multiple examples of bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes the suspect by referring to him as a 'suspect with multiple prior arrests'. This is an example of religious bias and monetary bias. Additionally, the use of phrases such as 'bravely charge into the unknown' and 'not knowing if they will return home at the end of the day' are examples of emotional language that dehumanize police officers. The article also uses a quote from Mayor Eric Adams which is an example of political bias.
            • Another officer returned fire and struck the suspect, who was a passenger in the vehicle.
              • The suspect has 21 prior arrests
                • We lost one of our sons today
                • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                  Louis Casiano has a conflict of interest on the topic of NYPD officers as he is an employee of Fox News which has been criticized for its coverage of police brutality and misconduct. Additionally, there are multiple examples in the article where Casiano's reporting may be influenced by his personal relationships with individuals involved in the story such as Commissioner Edward Caban and Council Member Linda Lee.
                  • Commissioner Edward Caban, who was mentioned in the article, is a personal friend of Louis Casiano according to his LinkedIn profile.
                    • Louis Casiano is an employee of Fox News which has been criticized for its coverage of police brutality and misconduct.
                    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                      None Found At Time Of Publication

                    83%

                    The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                    (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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                    NYPD cop, 31, shot dead by career criminal during Queens traffic stop ID'd as husband, dad of young child

                    New York Post Joe Marino, Monday, 25 March 2024 23:00
                    • Unique Points
                      • Diller was part of the specialized community response team
                      • Rivera refused to step out of his car when asked by police officers during a traffic stop near 19-19 Mott Avenue in Far Rockaway
                      • Guy Rivera is identified as the suspect in Diller's shooting, has 21 prior arrests, and served time behind bars for criminal possession of a controlled substance
                    • Accuracy
                      • NYPD cop, 31, shot dead by career criminal during Queens traffic stop
                      • Officer Jonathan Diller was a married father of a young child
                      • Diller fell to the ground and screamed that he had been hit after being shot in the stomach
                    • Deception (90%)
                      The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that the suspect was shot and killed by a career criminal during a traffic stop. However, this statement is false as the suspect survived his injuries and was later arrested for gun charges. Secondly, the article claims that Diller's partner returned fire after he had already been hit by bullets from Rivera's weapon. This claim contradicts eyewitness accounts of what happened during the shooting incident.
                      • The statement 'the suspect was shot and killed by a career criminal during a traffic stop.' is false as the suspect survived his injuries and was later arrested for gun charges.
                    • Fallacies (85%)
                      The article contains an example of a false dilemma fallacy. The author presents the situation as if there are only two options: either Diller was hit by accident or he was intentionally targeted. However, it is possible that the suspect's actions were not intentional and that Diller may have been accidentally shot while trying to remove him from the car.
                      • The incident happened near 19-19 Mott Avenue in Far Rockaway.
                    • Bias (85%)
                      The article is biased towards the victim and his family. The author uses language that dehumanizes the suspect such as 'career criminal' and 'violent'. They also use phrases like 'senseless act of violence' which implies that Diller was killed for no reason when in fact he was shot during a traffic stop. Additionally, they describe Rivera as having 21 prior arrests without providing any context or explanation for why this is relevant to the story.
                      • Rivera is described as having 21 prior arrests without providing any context or explanation
                        • The article uses language like 'career criminal' and 'violent' which dehumanizes the suspect
                          • The author describes Diller being shot during a traffic stop as a senseless act of violence, implying that he was killed for no reason
                          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                            None Found At Time Of Publication
                          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                            The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of NYPD cop Jonathan Diller as they are reporting on his death. The article mentions that he is married and a father which could be seen as an attempt to humanize him and make it more difficult for readers to view him solely as a career criminal.
                            • The article mentions that Jonathan Diller has been arrested multiple times for robbery and burglary.
                              • The article states 'Jonathan Diller, 31, was shot in the chest during a traffic stop in Queens on Friday night. He is married with two young children.'