Cop killer charged: Manhattan man indicted for fatal shooting of off-duty NYPD officer during car deal gone wrong in Brooklyn

March 15, 2023 Robert Abruzzese

District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced the indictment of Randy Jones, a 38-year-old from Manhattan who was charged with murder for allegedly killing an off-duty police officer during a robbery attempt gone wrong. Eagle photo by Rob Abruzzese.

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DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN — A man from Manhattan was indicted on Tuesday on charges of murder, attempted robbery, and other offenses related to the fatal shooting of an off-duty police officer in East New York last month.

The defendant, identified as Randy Jones, 38, was arraigned before Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Danny Chun and charged with first- and second-degree murder, first-degree attempted robbery, second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, first-degree robbery, and third-degree grand larceny.

Jones, who was previously indicted for a similar robbery in the past, is being held without bail and faces life in prison without parole if convicted.

“Police Officer Adeed Fayaz’s death is a terrible and tragic loss for his family, friends, NYPD colleagues, and the public he selflessly served,” District Attorney Eric Gonzalez said. “My thoughts are with all who are grieving his loss and my office will vigorously seek justice on his behalf.”

The incident occurred on Feb. 4, 2023, in the vicinity of 452 Ruby Street, in East New York.

Officer Fayaz and his brother-in-law went to meet with the seller of a Honda Pilot advertised for $24,000 on Facebook Marketplace. The defendant, Randy Jones, allegedly arranged the meeting and advertised the vehicle. However, when Officer Fayaz and his brother-in-law arrived and left the cash in Officer Fayaz’s car, the defendant allegedly pulled out a gun and demanded the money.

According to the investigation, when the defendant was told that they didn’t have the money, he shot Officer Fayaz in the head and fled the scene. Officer Fayaz’s brother-in-law grabbed his gun and engaged in a gun battle with the defendant, who managed to escape.

Officer Fayaz was then taken to Brookdale Hospital and was pronounced dead on February 7, 2023. His death sparked an intense investigation by the NYPD, which led to the defendant’s eventual arrest on the same day.

In addition to the charges related to Officer Fayaz’s death, Randy Jones was also indicted for another incident that occurred on January 13, 2023. He allegedly lured another person to the same location using Facebook Marketplace and robbed them of approximately $18,000 after pulling out a gun and demanding the money.

According to the investigation, Officer Fayaz and his brother-in-law went to meet with the seller of a Honda Pilot advertised on Facebook Marketplace. The defendant, who had arranged the meeting and advertised the vehicle, allegedly demanded money and shot Officer Fayaz in the head when he was told they didn’t have the money.

The defendant then fled the scene, and Officer Fayaz died in the hospital. The defendant was later apprehended by the police. The defendant was also indicted for a similar incident on January 13, 2023, where he allegedly robbed another person of $18,000 after luring them to the same location with a Honda Odyssey advertised for sale on Facebook Marketplace.