Suspect in Fatal Shooting of NYPD Officer Sentenced to 115 Years to Life in Prison

After the sentence, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said she was deeply disappointed Rivera was not convicted on the top charge, but said she hoped the sentence would reflect the gravity of what happened, per local news.

At trial, prosecutors argued Rivera shot Diller to avoid arrest. Defense lawyers argued the gun went off during a struggle and said police witnesses had a strong interest in the outcome.

Rivera’s attorney said the trial was unfair because some evidence was kept out and said the defense plans to appeal. Rivera did not speak.

Before sentencing, Diller’s wife Stephanie asked the judge to impose a life sentence.

Earlier this month, a jury convicted Rivera of aggravated murder in the first degree, attempted murder, and other charges, but acquitted him of first-degree murder.

Prosecutors said Rivera shot Diller during a vehicle stop on Mott Avenue in March 2024.

Guy Rivera was sentenced today to 115 years to life in prison for the killing of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller in Far Rockaway.

Guy Rivera, one of the suspects in the Monday killing of an NYPD officer in Queens has 21 prior arrests on his record, police say. Nine of the arrests were for felonies, according to Pix11 news. Rivera served nearly five years in prison for criminal sale of a controlled substance and was released in 2021. Before that, he spent three years in state prison for assault, and was released in 2014.

In a press conference this evening, NYC Mayor Adams said, "We lost Jonathan tonight...it's because of this senseless act of violence." He said the suspect "had a total disregard for the safety of this city."

The officer that was shot in this incident has died, per news reports. The suspect's condition is unknown at this time.

According to an update from NBC4 New York, an NYPD officer was shot in the stomach while conducting a car stop on Mott Avenue this evening. The 34-year-old male suspect fired shots at the officer, whose partner fired back, striking the suspect in the back. The officer was rushed to local hospital in critical condition and will undergo surgery.

Citizen user video shows multiple FDNY and NYPD units at the scene.

Officers are standing by to shut down streets as the ambulances are preparing to transport both the officer and suspect to local hospitals.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Beach 19th St & Mott Ave.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 19-19 Mott Ave.

After the sentence, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said she was deeply disappointed Rivera was not convicted on the top charge, but said she hoped the sentence would reflect the gravity of what happened, per local news.

At trial, prosecutors argued Rivera shot Diller to avoid arrest. Defense lawyers argued the gun went off during a struggle and said police witnesses had a strong interest in the outcome.

Rivera’s attorney said the trial was unfair because some evidence was kept out and said the defense plans to appeal. Rivera did not speak.

Before sentencing, Diller’s wife Stephanie asked the judge to impose a life sentence.

Earlier this month, a jury convicted Rivera of aggravated murder in the first degree, attempted murder, and other charges, but acquitted him of first-degree murder.

Prosecutors said Rivera shot Diller during a vehicle stop on Mott Avenue in March 2024.

Guy Rivera was sentenced today to 115 years to life in prison for the killing of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller in Far Rockaway.

Guy Rivera, one of the suspects in the Monday killing of an NYPD officer in Queens has 21 prior arrests on his record, police say. Nine of the arrests were for felonies, according to Pix11 news. Rivera served nearly five years in prison for criminal sale of a controlled substance and was released in 2021. Before that, he spent three years in state prison for assault, and was released in 2014.

In a press conference this evening, NYC Mayor Adams said, "We lost Jonathan tonight...it's because of this senseless act of violence." He said the suspect "had a total disregard for the safety of this city."

The officer that was shot in this incident has died, per news reports. The suspect's condition is unknown at this time.

According to an update from NBC4 New York, an NYPD officer was shot in the stomach while conducting a car stop on Mott Avenue this evening. The 34-year-old male suspect fired shots at the officer, whose partner fired back, striking the suspect in the back. The officer was rushed to local hospital in critical condition and will undergo surgery.

Citizen user video shows multiple FDNY and NYPD units at the scene.

Officers are standing by to shut down streets as the ambulances are preparing to transport both the officer and suspect to local hospitals.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Beach 19th St & Mott Ave.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 19-19 Mott Ave.

After the sentence, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said she was deeply disappointed Rivera was not convicted on the top charge, but said she hoped the sentence would reflect the gravity of what happened, per local news.

At trial, prosecutors argued Rivera shot Diller to avoid arrest. Defense lawyers argued the gun went off during a struggle and said police witnesses had a strong interest in the outcome.

Rivera’s attorney said the trial was unfair because some evidence was kept out and said the defense plans to appeal. Rivera did not speak.

Before sentencing, Diller’s wife Stephanie asked the judge to impose a life sentence.

Earlier this month, a jury convicted Rivera of aggravated murder in the first degree, attempted murder, and other charges, but acquitted him of first-degree murder.

Prosecutors said Rivera shot Diller during a vehicle stop on Mott Avenue in March 2024.

Guy Rivera was sentenced today to 115 years to life in prison for the killing of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller in Far Rockaway.

Guy Rivera, one of the suspects in the Monday killing of an NYPD officer in Queens has 21 prior arrests on his record, police say. Nine of the arrests were for felonies, according to Pix11 news. Rivera served nearly five years in prison for criminal sale of a controlled substance and was released in 2021. Before that, he spent three years in state prison for assault, and was released in 2014.

In a press conference this evening, NYC Mayor Adams said, "We lost Jonathan tonight...it's because of this senseless act of violence." He said the suspect "had a total disregard for the safety of this city."

The officer that was shot in this incident has died, per news reports. The suspect's condition is unknown at this time.

According to an update from NBC4 New York, an NYPD officer was shot in the stomach while conducting a car stop on Mott Avenue this evening. The 34-year-old male suspect fired shots at the officer, whose partner fired back, striking the suspect in the back. The officer was rushed to local hospital in critical condition and will undergo surgery.

Citizen user video shows multiple FDNY and NYPD units at the scene.

Officers are standing by to shut down streets as the ambulances are preparing to transport both the officer and suspect to local hospitals.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Beach 19th St & Mott Ave.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 19-19 Mott Ave.

After the sentence, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said she was deeply disappointed Rivera was not convicted on the top charge, but said she hoped the sentence would reflect the gravity of what happened, per local news.

At trial, prosecutors argued Rivera shot Diller to avoid arrest. Defense lawyers argued the gun went off during a struggle and said police witnesses had a strong interest in the outcome.

Rivera’s attorney said the trial was unfair because some evidence was kept out and said the defense plans to appeal. Rivera did not speak.

Before sentencing, Diller’s wife Stephanie asked the judge to impose a life sentence.

Earlier this month, a jury convicted Rivera of aggravated murder in the first degree, attempted murder, and other charges, but acquitted him of first-degree murder.

Prosecutors said Rivera shot Diller during a vehicle stop on Mott Avenue in March 2024.

Guy Rivera was sentenced today to 115 years to life in prison for the killing of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller in Far Rockaway.

Guy Rivera, one of the suspects in the Monday killing of an NYPD officer in Queens has 21 prior arrests on his record, police say. Nine of the arrests were for felonies, according to Pix11 news. Rivera served nearly five years in prison for criminal sale of a controlled substance and was released in 2021. Before that, he spent three years in state prison for assault, and was released in 2014.

In a press conference this evening, NYC Mayor Adams said, "We lost Jonathan tonight...it's because of this senseless act of violence." He said the suspect "had a total disregard for the safety of this city."

The officer that was shot in this incident has died, per news reports. The suspect's condition is unknown at this time.

According to an update from NBC4 New York, an NYPD officer was shot in the stomach while conducting a car stop on Mott Avenue this evening. The 34-year-old male suspect fired shots at the officer, whose partner fired back, striking the suspect in the back. The officer was rushed to local hospital in critical condition and will undergo surgery.

Citizen user video shows multiple FDNY and NYPD units at the scene.

Officers are standing by to shut down streets as the ambulances are preparing to transport both the officer and suspect to local hospitals.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Beach 19th St & Mott Ave.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 19-19 Mott Ave.

After the sentence, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said she was deeply disappointed Rivera was not convicted on the top charge, but said she hoped the sentence would reflect the gravity of what happened, per local news.

At trial, prosecutors argued Rivera shot Diller to avoid arrest. Defense lawyers argued the gun went off during a struggle and said police witnesses had a strong interest in the outcome.

Rivera’s attorney said the trial was unfair because some evidence was kept out and said the defense plans to appeal. Rivera did not speak.

Before sentencing, Diller’s wife Stephanie asked the judge to impose a life sentence.

Earlier this month, a jury convicted Rivera of aggravated murder in the first degree, attempted murder, and other charges, but acquitted him of first-degree murder.

Prosecutors said Rivera shot Diller during a vehicle stop on Mott Avenue in March 2024.

Guy Rivera was sentenced today to 115 years to life in prison for the killing of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller in Far Rockaway.

Guy Rivera, one of the suspects in the Monday killing of an NYPD officer in Queens has 21 prior arrests on his record, police say. Nine of the arrests were for felonies, according to Pix11 news. Rivera served nearly five years in prison for criminal sale of a controlled substance and was released in 2021. Before that, he spent three years in state prison for assault, and was released in 2014.

In a press conference this evening, NYC Mayor Adams said, "We lost Jonathan tonight...it's because of this senseless act of violence." He said the suspect "had a total disregard for the safety of this city."

The officer that was shot in this incident has died, per news reports. The suspect's condition is unknown at this time.

According to an update from NBC4 New York, an NYPD officer was shot in the stomach while conducting a car stop on Mott Avenue this evening. The 34-year-old male suspect fired shots at the officer, whose partner fired back, striking the suspect in the back. The officer was rushed to local hospital in critical condition and will undergo surgery.

Citizen user video shows multiple FDNY and NYPD units at the scene.

Officers are standing by to shut down streets as the ambulances are preparing to transport both the officer and suspect to local hospitals.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Beach 19th St & Mott Ave.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 19-19 Mott Ave.