Win Rozario murder in New York: Family awaits justice two years on

Abu Sabet: Marking the second anniversary of the fatal police shooting of 19-year-old Bangladeshi-American Win Rozario, his family and supporters gathered in Queens on April 1 to demand accountability and the immediate dismissal of the officers involved.
The rally, held at Diversity Plaza in Jackson Heights, brought together members of the Bangladeshi Christian community, advocates from Desis Rising Up and Moving, the family of Jabez Chakraborty, and New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams. Demonstrators called on NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch and Mayor Zohran Mamdani to terminate Officers Salvatore Alongi and Matthew Cianfrocco.
Rozario was killed on March 27, 2024, inside his family’s home in Ozone Park, Queens. According to the family and advocates, officers tased and shot the unarmed teenager at least five times within two minutes of entering the apartment, as his mother pleaded with them not to fire.
Despite the incident, both officers remain employed by the New York Police Department and reportedly earned a combined salary exceeding $250,000 last year.
At the rally, Rozario’s family spoke about their two-year struggle for justice. They reiterated demands to remove police from emergency mental health responses—an issue they say contributed to their son’s death. 
Win’s mother, Notan Eva Costa, addressed the crowd she said,'Two years have passed, and still the police have not been punished. We live with unbearable pain every day. Police should not respond to mental health crises. If this system doesn’t change, more families will suffer like ours.'
She added that fear of police involvement is discouraging people from calling 911 in emergencies.
The rally also highlighted another recent case involving 22-year-old Jabez Chakraborty, who was shot by police after his family called for medical assistance.
His father, Hector Chakraborty, said, My son needed treatment, not bullets. People struggling with mental health issues deserve care and dignity—not violence.”
Advocates echoed calls to separate law enforcement from mental health emergency responses.
Fahd Ahmed, Executive Director of DRUM, criticized the lack of accountability,'What message are officials sending if officers can kill someone and face no consequences? The officers must be fired immediately.'
In September 2025, the Civilian Complaint Review Board substantiated multiple misconduct allegations against the officers, including excessive force. However, disciplinary proceedings have yet to begin.
In December 2025, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that her office would not pursue criminal charges, a decision strongly criticized by the Rozario family and advocates.
Mayor Mamdani previously stated that while disciplinary proceedings are ongoing, the city must ensure such incidents do not happen again. A Family Still Waiting for Justice
Advocates say the case underscores broader concerns about policing, transparency, and the treatment of mental health crises. Win Rozario’s family continues to call for accountability, systemic reform, and the immediate dismissal of the officers involved.
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