The Day After The Shooting

By GerritsenBeach.net, on March 9th, 2010%

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Area Precincts sent multiple Community Affairs officers to PS 194 this morning to explain what happened to whomever asked, as well as to be a presence to make people feel better.

D’Amato’s father, George D’Amato Sr., told the Post his son “had minor scrapes with the law, nothing serious.” He added: “I am retired law-enforcement myself. I know what it’s like. I can’t blame the officer. He did what he had to do.”

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There is a Facebook group named “R.I.P. George!” up with friends exchanging kind words of remembrance.

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Fatal Shooting at Knapp and Whitney

By GerritsenBeach.net, on March 8th, 2010%

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[Ambulance Pulling Away with Suspect]

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This could be bad news for Gerritsen Beach as the suspect does live in the area.

George “Pedro” D’Amato of Ebony Ct. a Gerritsen Beach resident was shot and killed by officers in front of PS 194.

NYPD Details:

On Monday March 8, 2010 at approximately 1510 hours, in the rear of 3117 Avenue W (P.S. 194), in the confines of the 61 Precinct, police received a 911 call of a man with a gun. Upon arrival, a uniformed police officer encountered a M/W/22 who pointed what appeared to be a silver handgun at the officer. The officer discharged three (3) rounds, striking the suspect. EMS transported the suspect to Coney Island Hospital where he is pronounced dead at 1611 hours. The Investigation is ongoing.

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The gun used was a pellet gun painted silver and black.

The Zebra Super Shot pellet gun is an automatic “pistol” that shoots 50 shots in one loading. The “ammo” is soft, small plastic balls. Great fun for target practice. Not recommended for children under 8 years of age, as the balls could pose a choking hazard

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George Damato was recently arrested, for:
PL 120.15 00 B Misdemeanor, 1 count, Not an arrest charge, Arraignment charge
Description Menacing 3rd

PL 145.05 02
**TOP CHARGE** E Felony, 1 count, Arrest charge, Arraignment charge
Description Crim Mischief 3:property> $250

PL 145.00 01 A Misdemeanor, 1 count, Not an arrest charge, Arraignment charge
Description Crm Mis:intnt Dmge Prprty

PL 195.05 00 A Misdemeanor, 1 count, Not an arrest charge, Arraignment charge
Description Obstrct Gvrnmntl Admn 2nd

PL 240.20 01 Violation, 1 count, Not an arrest charge, Arraignment charge
Description Dis/con:fight/violent Beh

PL 240.26 01 Violation, 1 count, Not an arrest charge, Arraignment charge
Description Harassment 2nd- Phy Contact

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