Richard Haste, NYPD Officer, Indicted In Shooting Death Of Ramarley Graham, Unarmed Bronx Teen

Cop Indicted In Shooting Death Of Unarmed Teen
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A grand jury voted Monday to indict NYPD Officer Richard Haste on manslaughter charges in the February shooting death of unarmed Bronx teen Ramarley Graham.

Sources tell NBC New York the indictment will be unsealed Wednesday, at which point Haste is expected turn himself in.

Security footage from the February incident shows 18-year-old Ramarley Graham entering his grandmother's home and police following him shortly thereafter. Cops said they had witnessed Graham participate in a drug deal and thought he had a gun. They illegally entered the home without a search warrant.

Inside the home Graham went into the bathroom, where he may have been trying to flush some marijuana down the toilet, when Haste fired one shot and killed the teen.

Police Commissioner Ray Kelly, whose department initially said there had been a struggle with Graham before the gun fired (there was not), later met with the family to express his sympathies.

The officers involved were stripped of their guns and put on restrictive duty. Haste is the only one to face charges.

The Bronx DA's office, ABC reports, determined that Haste did not follow procedure during the incident, and then broke the law when he fired his weapon.

Patrick J. Lynch, President of The Patrolmen's Benevolent Association, disagrees. "We look forward to a complete review of the facts in this case which will demonstrate that this police officer believed that he was pursuing an armed felon who bolted rather than be caught with an illegal gun," he told ABC news. "Several members of the officer's team had confirmed the presence of a gun and that constituted a grave danger to the officers and the community. We believe that this officer will be exonerated at trial."

Traditionally high tensions between the Bronx black community and the NYPD have continued to escalate since Graham's's death. At a rally shortly after the tragedy, where protesters chanted, "NYPD: KKK," Ramarley's sister, Leona Virgo, told reporters, "This is not just about Ramarley. This is about all young black men."

In March, Graham's family promised to hold rallies every week for 18 weeks to demand justice. Graham’s father, Franclot Graham, said at the time, “there’s not a day [that] goes by that I don’t cry," adding, “All we want for our son is justice.”

If convicted, Haste could face up to 25 years in prison.

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Ramarley Graham Rally In The Bronx
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: People hold up signs during a vigil for Ramarley Graham outside the house where Graham was killed, on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Children playing with toy guns walk past a vigil for Ramarley Graham on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Protesters are seen during a vigil for Ramarley Graham outside New York City Police Department's 47th Precinct on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Chinnor Campbell, the 6-year-old half-brother of Ramarley Graham, holds up a sign that reads 'I love you Ramarley, I am my brother's keeper, I miss you,' during a vigil for Graham outside the New York City Police Department's 47th Precinct, on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Chinnor Campbell, the 6-year-old half-brother of Ramarley Graham, is seen during a vigil for Graham outside the New York City Police Department's 47th Precinct, on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Franclot Graham, left, father of Ramarley Graham, speaks during a vigil for his son outside New York City Police Department's 47th Precinct on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Franclot Graham, father of Ramarley Graham, is seen during a vigil for his son outside the house where his son was killed on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Jazzminn Mack (L), girlfriend of Ramarley Graham, cries while Franclot Graham, father of Ramarley Graham, speaks during a vigil for his son outside New York City Police Department's 47th Precinct on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Franclot Graham, father of Ramarley Graham, is seen during a vigil for his son outside New York City Police Department's 47th Precinct on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Franclot Graham, father of Ramarley Graham, speaks during a vigil for his son outside New York City Police Department's 47th Precinct on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: A woman holds a candle during a vigil for Ramarley Graham outside New York City Police Department's 47th Precinct on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Constance Malcolm, mother of Ramarley Graham, leads a march to the New York City Police Department's 47th Precinct after a vigil for Graham on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Constance Malcolm, mother of Ramarley Graham, leads a march to the New York City Police Department's 47th Precinct after a vigil for Graham on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Jazzminn Mack (R), girlfriend of Ramarley Graham, holds a sign during a vigil for Graham outside the house where Graham was killed, on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Constance Malcolm, mother of Ramarley Graham, leads a march to the New York City Police Department's 47th Precinct after a vigil for Graham on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Constance Malcolm, mother of Ramarley Graham, leads a march to the New York City Police Department's 47th Precinct after a vigil for Graham on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: A woman chants during a vigil for Ramarley Graham outside New York City Police Department's 47th Precinct on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Chinnor Campbell, the 6-year-old half-brother of Ramarley Graham, holds a sign that reads 'I love you Ramarley, I am my brother's keeper, I miss you,' during a vigil for Graham outside the house where Graham was killed, on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: A man holds a candle during a vigil for Ramarley Graham outside New York City Police Department's 47th Precinct on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Chinnor Campbell, the 6-year-old half-brother of Ramarley Graham, holds a sign that reads 'I love you Ramarley, I am my brother's keeper, I miss you,' during a vigil for Graham outside the house where Graham was killed, on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Leona Virgo, center, sister of Ramarley Graham, leads a march to the New York City Police Department's 47th Precinct after a vigil for Graham on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: A woman holds a candle during a vigil for Ramarley Graham outside New York City Police Department's 47th Precinct on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Jazzminn Mack, girlfriend of Ramarley Graham, holds a sign during a vigil for Graham outside the house where Graham was killed, on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Constance Malcolm, right, mother of Ramarley Graham, leads a march to the New York City Police Department's 47th Precinct after a vigil for Graham on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Police officers stand guard outside New York City Police Department's 47th Precinct during a vigil for Ramarley Graham on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Police officers stand guard outside New York City Police Department's 47th Precinct during a vigil for Ramarley Graham on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: A woman cries during a vigil for Ramarley Graham outside New York City Police Department's 47th Precinct on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Flowers are seen sitting in a construction cone during a vigil for Ramarley Graham outside the house where Graham was killed, on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Anthea Jospeh hands out flyers to cars during a vigil for Ramarley Graham outside the house where Graham was killed, on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Fatimah Shakur, a member of the Black Panthers, participates in a vigil for Ramarley Graham on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, who was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. The vigil was held outside the home where Graham had been killed. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: People look at t-shirts being sold on a donation basis during a vigil for Ramarley Graham on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, who was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. The vigil was held outside the home where Graham had been killed. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: A man participates in a vigil for Ramarley Graham on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, who was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. The vigil was held outside the home where Graham had been killed. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Royce Russell, attorney of the Graham family, speaks to the the media during a vigil for Ramarley Graham on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, who was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. The vigil was held outside the home where Graham had been killed. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Constance Malcolm, mother of Ramarley Graham, speaks to members of the media during a vigil for Ramarley Graham on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, who was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. The vigil was held outside the home where Graham had been killed. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Constance Malcolm, mother of Ramarley Graham, wipes away tears while attempting speak to members of the media during a vigil for Ramarley Graham on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, who was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. The vigil was held outside the home where Graham had been killed. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Franclot Graham participates in a vigil for his son, Ramarley Graham, on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, who was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. The vigil was held outside the home where Graham had been killed. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: People participate in a vigil for Ramarley Graham on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, who was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. The vigil was held outside the home where Graham had been killed. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: People participate in a vigil for Ramarley Graham on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, who was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. The vigil was held outside the home where Graham had been killed. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Leona Virgo, sister of Ramarley Graham, lays out t-shirts during a vigil on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. The t-shirts are being sold on a donation basis in support of Ramarley Graham, who was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, 18, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 22: Leona Virgo, sister of Ramarley Graham, speaks to members of the media during a vigil for her brother, outside the house where her brother was killed, on March 22, 2012 in the Bronx borough New York City. Graham, 18, was shot in the chest by police officers in his grandmother's bathroom after the officers entered the house without a warrent. Graham, was unarmed; he was attempting to flush a bag of marijuana down the toilet. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)