Sopranos actor involved in shooting NYPD Cop - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Confederate · 12-10-2005, 08:35 PM

http://www.cnn.com/2005/LAW/12/10/co....ap/index.html

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NEW YORK (AP) -- A young police officer dying from a bullet to his chest shot two burglars early Saturday, one of them identified as an actor who played a misfit mobster on "The Sopranos."

Officer Daniel Enchautegui, 28, collapsed in the driveway of his Bronx home and died shortly afterward.

The wounded suspects were quickly captured. Investigators identified one as Lillo Brancato Jr., an actor who got his break in the Robert De Niro-directed film "A Bronx Tale" in 1993, and played doomed mob wannabe Matt Bevilacqua during the 1999-2000 season of "The Sopranos."

Brancato, 29, of Yonkers, was also arrested in June for alleged heroin possession.

Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said the actor and another man were breaking into a vacant home when Enchautegui, who had just finished a late-night shift, heard the sound of smashing glass next door.

Enchautegui was off duty and in his street clothes, but he alerted his landlord and dialed 911 to report a possible burglary in progress. Then he grabbed his badge and a gun and went out to investigate.

His landlord heard Enchautegui shout, "Police! Don't move!" followed by a burst of gunfire, Kelly said.

The alleged gunman, Steven Armento of Yonkers, was shot four times and was in serious condition. Brancato, who police said was unarmed, was shot twice and was in critical condition.

Police said Armento had a lengthy history of arrests on weapons, drugs and burglary charges, and was running with the murder weapon when an officer spotted him near Enchautegui's home and ordered him to stop.

Because of their injuries, there were no immediate plans to arraign the suspects, said Steven Reed, a spokesman for the district attorney.

Enchautegui, who was single and had been on the force for three years, was the second officer to die in the line of duty this year. Officer Dillon Stewart was shot in the heart November 28 during a car chase; a suspect has been charged with murder.

"This is a loss to the department and the city," Mayor Michael Bloomberg said. "We now have another life to mourn, taken from us for no sensible reason."

Kelly praised the slain officer for his "incomprehensible courage."

Man this is crazy, I can't wait for the full story.

Carno · 12-10-2005, 09:54 PM

Your thread title is incorrect.

the_marq · 12-10-2005, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Carn

What's up with your title? According to the story, it was not the Sopranos actor who shot the pig, it was the other guy.

Maybe you could show a litte respect for the dead officer. Please?

Carno · 12-10-2005, 10:26 PM

Since I can't, I'll just abstain from posting.

Confederate · 12-10-2005, 11:04 PM

Yea you sound like a real classy guy.

Booray · 12-15-2005, 07:14 AM

Crazy stuff. I remember his character on the Sopranos well, especially the scene where Tony rubbed him out.

Lucifer · 12-15-2005, 07:27 AM

Kelly praised the slain officer for his "incomprehensible courage."

What was so incomprehensible about his courage? Do you think he means incomparable?

12-10-2005, 09:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
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12-10-2005, 10:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
Carno Junkie	Since I can't, I'll just abstain from posting. __________________ http://how-to-spell-ridiculous.com/

12-15-2005, 07:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
Booray Stumbling to the end Location: Atlanta, GA	Crazy stuff. I remember his character on the Sopranos well, especially the scene where Tony rubbed him out. __________________ Persuaded, paraded, inebriated, and down Still aware of everything life carries on without

12-15-2005, 07:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
Lucifer Husband of Seamaiden Location: Nova Scotia	Kelly praised the slain officer for his "incomprehensible courage." What was so incomprehensible about his courage? Do you think he means incomparable? __________________ I am a brother to dragons, and a companion to owls. - Job 30:29 1123, 6536, 5321

12-10-2005, 11:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
Confederate Death Leprechaun Location: College Station, TX	Yea you sound like a real classy guy.