Queens courtroom is filled with over 100 NYPD officers gathering in solidarity for dead cop Jonathan Diller after Donald Trump attended his wake – as suspect Lindy Jones who once told cops ‘I shoot people’ is arraigned

It was an emotional scene in a Queens courtroom Tuesday as more than 100 police officers showed up in solidarity for slain NYPD officer Jonathan Diller as a suspect in the killing was charged.

Diller was a 31-year-old New York Police Department officer who was allegedly shot and killed by 34-year-old suspect Guy Rivera in late March.

His memorial became a stage for politicians of all stripes: Former President Donald Trump was warmly greeted at his wake, while mourners applauded when New York’s Democratic governor, Kathy Hochul, was asked to leave.

On Tuesday, Lindy Jones, 41, was charged with criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree for allegedly being in the driver’s seat when Guy Rivera killed Diller.

Jones, who once told police, “My name is Lindy Jones Jr.” and I shoot people,” pleaded not guilty as Diller’s fellow officers looked on in the courtroom.

He had 14 previous arrests, including a conviction for attempted murder and robbery in 2003, which saw him serve 10 years behind bars.

Jones was arrested last April on firearms charges but was released on $75,000 bail, which will see him back in court on Monday.

After Jones’ arrest in April, where he was caught with a loaded firearm, Mayor Eric Adams said he was a prime example of a “recidivism problem,” meaning a small number of offenders commit a large number of crimes.

“The same bad people do bad things to good people,” Adams added.

He was charged in 2001 with robbery, assault and attempted murder for allegedly shooting a man three times. New York Post.

Jones – who reportedly goes by the nickname ‘Killa’ – allegedly against the police he didn’t know Rivera

Rivera had already been indicted on charges of first- and second-degree murder, attempted first- and second-degree murder, four counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon. murder. .

“There is no higher priority for my office than removing illegal guns from our streets to prevent the destruction they cause, whether it’s shooting a child playing in a schoolyard or an NYPD officer going about his job.” does to protect us,” Queens said. DA Melinda Katz said in a statement.

“We remain steadfast in our commitment to achieving that goal and seeking justice for Detective Diller and his loved ones.”

Rivera’s next court appearance is scheduled for May 7, while Jones was ordered to return to court on June 12.

Diller, the father of a one-year-old boy, was allegedly shot and killed by Rivera on Monday during a traffic stop in the passenger seat of the car Jones was driving.

The death has sparked a huge response from the police community, with NYPD Commissioner Edward Cavan branding him a “hero.”

Officials say Jones was behind the wheel of a car illegally parked in a bus lane, causing Diller and his partner to approach them.

After Rivera allegedly refused to roll down his window or show his hands, he reportedly opened fire on Diller, striking the young officer under his bulletproof vest.

Diller’s partner returned fire and both Rivera and Diller were rushed to the hospital. The officer was later pronounced dead.

Prosecutors said a search warrant was served on the vehicle where the shooting occurred, uncovering a second firearm.

Investigators believe Jones and Rivera had investigated a T-Mobile store before the shooting.

Horrifying surveillance footage captured the moment the young NYPD officer writhed in pain on the streets of New York after being shot.

Three loud gunshots are heard as bystanders flee for safety.

Despite being shot, Diller heroically moved the gun away from the shooter after it fell to the ground, NYPD Chief Joseph Kenny said at a news conference.

New York Mayor Eric Adams described the shooting as a “senseless act of violence” at a news conference outside Jamaica Hospital.

“I can’t say it any clearer: It’s the good guys versus the bad guys, and these bad guys are violent,” added Adams, a former cop.

After Rivera’s arrest, it emerged that he also has a lengthy criminal history, including first-degree robbery, illegal gun possession and assault.

He had 21 previous arrests and previously served five years in prison on drug charges before being released on parole in 2021.

Rivera also served time from 2011 to 2014 on a first-degree assault charge.

Former President Donald Trump attended the officer’s vigil, where he criticized Joe Biden for not attending even though he was only half an hour away.

Trump also accused his Democratic rival of not supporting police because his liberal supporters “wouldn’t let him.”

New York Governor Kathy Hochul was seen on camera being cheered as she appeared to be asked to leave the vigil for slain NYPD officer Jonathan Diller on Friday afternoon and was even reportedly informed by the the officer’s grieving widow.

The governor was scheduled to pay her respects on the second day of viewings for Diller.

After Hochul arrived at the funeral home around 1:45 p.m. Friday, someone in the crowd shouted, “Get her out of here,” law enforcement sources told the Post.

In a video posted to social media by Fox newsHochul can be seen being confronted by an unknown man outside the Long Island funeral home and given a stern talking to, although the conversation is inaudible, as he gestures to her.

Hochul nods, says a few words and turns to leave, after which someone watching audibly applauds. The video then cuts to her being driven away in a black SUV.