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Yong Yun

Case from Staten-island, NY dated Jan 17, 2017

Victim Details

Yong Yun

Male

Asian

Staten-island

NY

2017-01-17

31

Yong

Yun

07/06/2026

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In the quiet early morning hours of January 17, 2017, a tragedy unfolded in the Arden Heights neighborhood of Staten Island, forever altering the lives of those who knew and loved Yong Yun. A 31-year-old male, Yun was a dedicated NYPD officer with a decade of service to the city. That morning, however, the pressures he faced both personally and professionally came to a devastating conclusion.

Reports indicate that Yun had been grappling with personal challenges, including issues with gamb ...
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  • SILive.com: Neighbor: 31-year-old man who died 'loved being a cop'
  • Report: Another cop suicide, this time in Brooklyn - SILive.com
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    I've been following the discussions about Officer Yong Yun, and it's so sad to see another law enfor... ...Read More
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