Lillo Brancato/ Actor/Accomplice in Murder of Cop

[evp5O]

We will never forget how you were an accomplice in the murder of NYPD Police Detective Daniel Enchautegui


Lillo Brancato/ Accomplice in MURDER of a Police Detective













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Rest in Peace Detective Daniel Enchautegui
New York City Police Department








Detective Daniel Enchautegui
New York City Police Department
New York
End of Watch: Saturday, December 10, 2005

Biographical Info
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: 29246

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, December 10, 2005
Weapon Used: Handgun; .357 caliber
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Detective Daniel Enchautegui was shot and killed when he interrupted a burglary in progress while off-duty.

Detective Enchautegui had just returned home after finishing a late shift when he heard breaking glass in the house next door to his. He called 911 to report a possible burglary in progress. He then grabbed his off-duty 9mm weapon, put his police shield around his neck so he would not be mistaken for a suspect by responding officers and went outside to investigate.

As Detective Enchautegui waited for back-up units, two suspects emerged from the rear of the location. Detective Enchautegui drew his weapon and identified himself as a police officer by yelling "Police, Don't Move" in both English and Spanish. One of the men turned on Detective Enchautegui with a .357 caliber handgun in hand and opened fire, striking Detective Enchautegui once in the chest, piercing his heart. Despite being mortally wounded, Detective Enchautegui was able to return fire, firing all eight rounds from his weapon, striking one suspect twice and the other suspect six times.

Officers responding to the scene apprehended both suspects as they were attempting to flee and recovered the weapon used to kill Detective Enchautegui.

Detective Enchautegui was taken to Jacobi Medical Center where he died from his wound.

In November 2008 one suspect was convicted of Aggravated Murder and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The second suspect was acquitted of Murder charges, and found guilty of Attempted Burglary

Detective Enchautegui was posthumously promoted from Police Officer to Detective on December 14, 2005 by the Police Commissioner. On June 15, 2006, he was posthumously awarded the New York City Police Department's Medal of Honor.

Detective Enchautegui had served with the New York City Police Department for three years, and was assigned to the 40th Precinct in the Bronx.









Lillo Brancato accomplice to murder of NYPD Police Detective Daniel Enchautegui

Lillo Brancato accomplice to murder of NYPD Police Detective Daniel Enchautegui

[hapd]

Sad, so very, very sad. I pray for peace for Detective Enchauteguis' family. Merry Christmas to them all, his friends and fellow Officers.

[sco2colorado]

I remember being at Danny's funeral...being the Christmas season made it even harder. Rest in peace, Danny. God bless your family.

[keltec]

To think this guy will be accepted by Hollywood one day makes me sick .

The other day I responded to a young girl hit by a car . I arrived first (other units were at a family fight across town) and my Son arrived second (he is a 17 yr old EMT ) . We treated this young girl who was in agony with 2 broken legs , cleared the traffic , consoled the family , and generally handled the call very well . I was very proud of my Son and it was strange to be working a job with him .

The next day , the home town web site had a dozen comments about how the Police suck , this girl almost died necause they do NOTHING , speeding is running rampant and how many other girls may die in the future . Mind you speed had nothing to do with this accident .

It has convinced me that MOST PEOPLE HATE US . This generation of americans have NO IDEA that Cops and Soldiers give them the ability to walk this earth in freedom and keep the wolves at bay .

God Bless Officer Daniel and damn Brancato and his lawyer .