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FDNY EMT Tariq Witherspoon was arrested and charged with a homicide that killed a beloved teacher Matthew Jansen. Read on to learn more.
Tariq Witherspoon is a 30-year-old veteran FDNY EMT. He has worked for more than a decade as FDNY and EMT and was later suspended without pay.
In 2015, Witherspoon of Bushwick allowed a friend Taj Mixson, believed to be an unlicensed driver, to drive Porsche when it slammed into an Acura driven by Romona France, who suffered “serious” injuries, according to the lawsuit.
The case is still pending. In the same way, in 2017, he was driving a city vehicle and crashed into a bike driven by Adrien Casey. Also, he was sued and accused of hitting a city vehicle in the same year, reported NY Daily News.
Who Is FDNY EMT Tariq Witherspoon? Wiki Bio
Tariq Witherspoon is a suspect who has been under custody for murdering a teacher named Matthew Jansen at PS 110. On his 58th birthday, he died.
Police arrested FDNY EMS EMT Tariq Witherspoon, 30, and charged him with criminally negligent homicide, leaving the scene of a crash, reckless driving and speeding — the combination of which led to the death of Matthew Jensen.https://t.co/bmj4bh1opx
— NYC EMS Watch (@NYCEMSwatch) February 22, 2022
Speaking about Tariq’s vocational details, he worked as FDNY EMT for more than a decade. Reports claimed that he was suspended without pay.
Likewise, Tariq has a wiki-bio available on several news portals since his hit and run case, and other lawsuits have been highlighted in tabloids.
Tariq Witherspoon FDNY EMT Arrested – Why Did He Kill Matthew Jansen To Death?
Tariq Witherspoon was arrested by NYPD Cops and held in prison on Tuesday for homicide in a fatal hit-run Rolls-Royce crash that has killed beloved Brooklyn teacher Jansen in May 2021 last year.
According to Greenpoint lawmaker@EmilyAssembly, suspect Tariq Witherspoon has had at least four civil complaints against him that he seriously hurt people with his vehicle. https://t.co/ZYLuj7qRdg
— Trevor Boyer (@trevormail) February 22, 2022
Moreover, Jensen, 58, was hit by a Rolls Royce while crossing the street. He was badly injured with the struck and succumbed to death. The reason why he kill the victim is unclear right now but he has been released from prison after paying $15,000 cash bail. His next court hearing is on April 27.
Tariq Witherspoon Age And Family Details Explained
Tariq Witherspoon is 30 years of age at present. His family details are off the radar now.
Regardless, the police haven’t released his mugshots yet on the web. Perhaps, he is on Facebook.
As per the news, Tariq has been linked in three lawsuits over Brooklyn car crashes, including the latest fatal hit and run case. He was charged with homicide, reckless driving, and a speed violation.
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