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New York police officer kills raccoon at area beach

Rob Beschizza
Jan 30, 2026
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A screenshot from the bodycam footage

A New York police officer opened fire at a suspect Thursday on Rockaway Beach, killing his target: a raccoon whose behavior had led someone to call 911 to report a “vicious animal.” The officer is on modified duty “while the matter is reviewed.”

Police said officers were trying to usher the raccoon to a safe location …

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