Repeat offender charged with robbery and assault in connection to shooting of NYPD officer in Queens.

A series of alarming incidents culminated in a police-involved shooting in Queens, New York, involving a 28-year-old man, Kevin Dubuisson, who has been charged with numerous criminal offenses, including robbery and assault. Dubuisson, a four-time felon, found himself at the center of law enforcement attention following a 12-hour carjacking spree that commenced in Midtown Manhattan and concluded in Whitestone, Queens.

On Friday morning, August 22, 2025, NYPD Detective Corey Fisher sustained injuries when another officer mistakenly shot him while attempting to apprehend Dubuisson on 21st Road, adjacent to the Whitestone Expressway Service Road. This incident transpired around 8:50 a.m. as police were closing in on Dubuisson, who had recently beaten and robbed an Uber driver of his Toyota Highlander. Fortunately, Detective Fisher’s injuries were not life-threatening, and he is expected to make a full recovery.

Prior to the shooting, Dubuisson had engaged in a pattern of crime that included car theft and assault. The NYPD reports indicate that he was released from prison in March after serving a 15-month sentence for attempted robbery. Police records reveal that he had a history of encounters with law enforcement, including ten unsealed arrests primarily related to robbery and assault charges. In addition, police noted that Dubuisson exhibited signs of mental illness in several previous interactions with law enforcement between December 2012 and January 2023.

Despite not possessing a firearm at the time of his arrest, Dubuisson had made threats to shoot individuals shortly before the confrontation with police and had used a metal object to inflict injuries upon the Uber driver. Earlier that same day, he was arrested for jumping a turnstile in Manhattan but was released shortly after with a desk appearance ticket.

The incidents surrounding Dubuisson have prompted public criticism of New York’s criminal justice policies, specifically regarding bail reform. New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch expressed concern that Dubuisson’s quick release following his turnstile-jumping arrest highlights flaws in the current system. Mayor Eric Adams echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the need for systemic changes to prevent individuals with extensive criminal histories from repeatedly committing offenses.

Dubuisson’s arraignment in Queens Criminal Court is pending, as law enforcement officials and community leaders grapple with the implications of his actions and the broader context of criminal justice reform in New York.