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New York deputy police commissioner fired after attempted murder arrest

New York deputy police commissioner fired after attempted murder arrest

Summary

Jennifer Lackard, a deputy police commissioner in Mount Vernon, New York, was fired after she and her son were arrested for allegedly being involved in an attempted murder case. The charges relate to a shooting outside Bronx criminal court, where her son was the suspected gunman and she reportedly acted as the getaway driver.

Key Facts

  • Jennifer Lackard was the deputy police commissioner of wellness in Mount Vernon.
  • Both Jennifer and her 20-year-old son Chase Lackard were arrested and charged with attempted murder and other crimes.
  • The incident involved shots fired near Bronx criminal court on June 29, with no injuries reported.
  • Chase Lackard was believed to be the shooter and his mother allegedly drove the getaway car.
  • Jennifer Lackard was fired immediately after the arrest.
  • Chase Lackard has a history of violence and multiple prior police encounters involving shootings.
  • Jennifer Lackard’s salary was $138,219 in 2025.
  • The Mount Vernon police and city officials said the alleged criminal acts are unrelated to her official duties.
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