Blue Bloods

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I love driving back.

I looked for a place down here when I got my gold shield.

So, what happened?

Well, one month's rent on a one-bedroom costs more than my car.

Yeah. What's wrong with Brooklyn anyway?

Nothing, but, I mean, check this out--

it's beautiful, it's safe.

Well, judging by the call we just got,

I don't think it's that safe.

What do we got?

Ted Kramer, Wall Street guy.

Gunshot to the head.

Close range.

They didn't take his fancy watch.

No signs of forced entry?

No, Detective.

It's a serious security system.

Checked it. Disabled. - Whoever pulled the trigger

probably took care of that after this guy let him in.

No signs of a struggle, nothing stolen.

No, I don't think it's a burglary.

Looks like a professional hit.

Question is, who'd want Mr. Kramer here dead?

Don't take this the wrong way.

You drive just like my grandmother.

Yeah, well, you drive like my brother when he was 14, so...

You can't drive till you're 16, chief.

- Exactly. - I'm just saying, it's not

like you're gonna get a ticket.

Well, if I do, it's not like my rich dad is gonna pay it for me.

- Boy Scout. - Daddy's girl.

: All units, shots fired, corner of Clinton and 12th.

12 David responding.

That's more like it, yeah.

We got two suspects drawing shots from behind that car.

Okay.

Go, go, go!

Police! Drop your weapons!

All right, stay here. I'm going around.

- No. - Stay, stay.

Give it up!

You're not getting out of here!

- Drop your weapon! - Drop it! Put 'em on the ground

right now! On the ground!

On the ground! Put 'em down! On the ground now!

On the ground! Hands behind your head!

On the ground!

Central, 12 David. Keep 'em coming.

I got two under.

One fled the scene.

Stay here.

Why'd you have to shoot him? The kid was unarmed.

Hey. Hey, what happened?

He had a gun. I had no choice.

That cop shot him in the back! He didn't have a gun!

He's just a damn kid!

Central, 12 David. I need a bus forthwith

at 3275 Clinton,

regarding one male shot.

Oh. Where's the gun? What happened?

- Uh, I don't know. - Calm down.

- Alright, just calm down alright. - I've been trying to stop the bleeding.

He didn't have no damn gun!

You shot him for no reason!

All right, all right, hey, calm down. All right.

All right, back up! Central, 12 David.

I'm requesting a 10-85,

regarding large disorderly crowd at this location, forthwith.

All right, calm down! Hey, back up!

Back up! Hey, back up!

The current unrest on Clinton Street began

when 14-year-old Marcus Green, fleeing purported gang members,

was chased by NYPD officer James Montero,

who then shot the youth in the back.

There's no word on the boy's condition at this time.

So far, police haven't engaged protestors,

but violence is clearly escalating.

Kid died on the table five minutes ago.

Five minutes from now, the news will hit the street.

Like a bombshell.

- We're ready. - How?

Sheer numbers, for starters.

Contain the crowd without inciting further violence.

It's easier said than done.

They are to stand down unless directly attacked.

What about attacks on private property?

I will not have someone shot over a plateglass window.

What are they saying?

Witnesses claim that Green was unarmed,

including local shop owner Marta Dominga.

Marta, please. Thank you. Thank you for talking to us.

Can you please tell us what happened and what were your thoughts.

Well, the cops come into this neighborhood

and they treat everyone like a damn criminal, and we're sick of it!

This is not right at all, because this boy

was 14 years old.

Did he have a gun?

No, he had not gun. And that's not right.

I mean, what about us? What about our neighborhood?

We need some protection, too...

They find the weapon yet?

Not yet. All due respect, boss,

we can't put that fire out with just a squirt gun.

Do we have trained officers on the scene?

- Yes. - Then let's put

that training to good use.

We will play for a tie until further notice.

- Yes, sir. - I am late

for my briefing with the mayor.

Sir, Montero's a good officer-- no need to play defense here.

We got a 14-year-old boy shot dead by one of our own.

The reality is, public sentiment is going to dictate

how some of this goes.

Just trying to stand up for our guy.

I'll stand up for him.

Let's just hope he did the right thing.

Who would want to kill Teddy?

We were hoping you could help us out with that, Mr. Phillips.

Did Mr. Kramer have any enemies you knew about?

He was a wonderful guy.

He was a great partner.

People loved him.

No issues at the office,

pissed-off clients, nothing?

No.

There was a small disagreement

between Teddy and the other partners recently.

- Oh. What about? - Well, Teddy wanted

to bring in a new partner,

some art dealer-- zero experience in securities.

But it's his company, right?

Yes. But...

under the partnership agreement, he still has to get

majority approval to bring someone new aboard.

Which I'm assuming he didn't get.

The only thing this guy brought was capital,

and we're coming off a record year, so he...

was rejected.

How'd Kramer take it?

Not well. He stopped

coming to the office, wouldn't answer his calls.

- I hadn't spoken to him in a week. - This art dealer

that Kramer wanted to bring in, did he have a name?

Teri Damiri.

Family's loaded. They've got a gallery up on Madison.

- Sounds familiar. - Is that that guy

that hangs out at the clubs with the movie stars?

Another reason we didn't want his name on the letterhead.

I'm gonna have to ask you again, Frank,

do you have a credible witness

who says he saw the kid had a gun?

The incident is under investigation, Mr. Mayor.

Don't give me the company line, Frank.

I am following procedure,

and procedure dictates we interview

every possible witness, not just the kangaroo court TV puts on.

And who would be a credible witness to you?

- Another cop? - Oh, come on.

We both know that won't fly.

You're damn right, it won't--

the people in the community have eyesight, too.

I'm not saying they don't.

You don't lean toward them, do you?

You always lean toward your own.

If you're playing some race card here, save it.

I am not playing a race card.

You and me,

we're better than that...

and I know that.

But the card I am playing...

Six months ago I was shot by a kid from the projects.

A minority kid.

And every day I wish one of yours had beat him to the draw.

But, Frank, wishing it won't make it so.

No more than you wishing that the people's beef

with your department's use of force

is 100% unfounded.

You know I want to work with you here.

And I hope you know...

that I would like to lighten your load if I can.

I do know that.

What can I do?

I'm gonna hold a press conference on the shooting.

I want you to be there.

I already released a statement.

We have a full-scale riot on our hands, Frank.

A statement is not gonna cut it.

I am not gonna hang my officer out to dry

before I have all the facts.

No one is asking you to.

Well, somehow it always turns out that way.

You're just gonna have to trust me on this, Frank.

Now, when do we get the Internal Affairs report?

72 hours.

If Officer Montero is found negligent,

he will pay the price.

If Officer Montero is found negligent, I'm gonna do everything in my power

to see that he's charged with murder.

That'll be the price of that.