NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The New York Attorney General’s office has opened an investigation into the death of a Brooklyn man who was shot by police on the Belt Parkway.
Police say they were trying to pull over a vehicle for speeding on Nov. 11.
The driver, now identified as 65-year-old Brian Astarita, was swerving his Jeep Cherokee, trying to get away.
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Police say the man eventually got out of his vehicle and aimed a gun at officers.
Officers shot back, striking Astarita in the leg. He later died at a hospital.
Police recovered a gun at the scene.
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