Kevin Preiss
NYPD officer who allegedly viewed Weiner laptop evidence. Fourth death in the June 2019 cluster.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Kevin Preiss |
| Died | June 27, 2019 |
| Location of Death | Long Island, New York, USA |
| Cause of Death | Self-inflicted gunshot wound |
| Official Ruling | Suicide |
| Category | NYPD Officer / Alleged Weiner Laptop Witness |
Assessment: SUSPICIOUS
Preiss was the fourth NYPD officer to die in June 2019, completing a 22-day span in which four officers died. He was found at his Long Island home. His death prompted NYPD Commissioner James O'Neill to publicly declare a "mental health crisis" within the department.
Circumstances of Death
Officer Kevin Preiss was found dead at his Long Island home on June 27, 2019 — 22 days after the first death in the cluster (Deputy Chief Silks on June 5). He was the fourth officer to die that month.
Connection to Weiner Laptop
Preiss is named in online claims as one of 12 NYPD officers who allegedly viewed files on Anthony Weiner's laptop. These claims have not been independently verified. The FBI, not the NYPD, had formal custody of the laptop.
Why This Death Possibly Raises Questions
- Fourth NYPD death in 22 days
- Found at home on Long Island — different location than the other three
- His death prompted the NYPD Commissioner to publicly declare a mental health crisis
- Allegedly connected to Weiner laptop examination
- The four June 2019 deaths represent the most concentrated cluster of NYPD suicides ever recorded
Related Deaths — NYPD Weiner Laptop Cluster
- Steven Silks — Died June 5, 2019
- Joseph Calabrese — Died June 6, 2019
- Michael Caddy — Died June 14, 2019
- Terrence McAvoy — Died July 27, 2019
- Johnny Rios — Died 2019
- Robert Echeverria — Found at his Laurelton home
See also: Jeffrey Epstein | Ghislaine Maxwell
Key Quotes from Media Coverage
"He was a hero, he saved babies and everything." — A fellow officer who visited Preiss's home after his death, referring to his role helping deliver a baby earlier that year (The Epoch Times)
"Seeking help is never a sign of weakness — it's a sign of great strength." — NYPD Commissioner James O'Neill, in a message to all 55,000 officers after Preiss's death (Crime Online)
"To every member of the NYPD, please know this: it is okay to feel vulnerable. It is okay if you are facing struggles. And it is okay to seek help from others. You may not know this, and it may be hard to imagine, but you are not out there all by yourself." — NYPD Commissioner James O'Neill (NBC New York)
See Also
- Steven Silks — NYPD Deputy Chief, first death in the June 2019 cluster
- Joseph Calabrese — NYPD detective, second death in the cluster
- Michael Caddy — NYPD officer, third death in the cluster
- Terrence McAvoy — NYPD sergeant, fifth death in the cluster
- Johnny Rios — NYPD officer, alleged Weiner laptop viewer
- Robert Echeverria — NYPD officer, another alleged Weiner laptop viewer found dead
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Sources
- TIME: 10 NYPD Officers Have Died by Suicide in 2019
- CNN: A ninth NYPD officer this year has died by suicide
- NBC New York: Timeline — The NYPD's Ongoing 2019 Suicide Crisis
- NBC News: Fourth NYPD officer dies by suicide this month
- Daily Caller: NYPD Officer Reportedly Takes His Own Life, Fourth To Commit Suicide This Month
- Crime Online: Police Suicide Epidemic? NYPD officer commits suicide in Long Island
- The Epoch Times: Bronx Cop Is Fourth NYPD Officer to Die by Suicide This Month
- ABC7 New York: NYPD officer found dead after suspected suicide; 4th case for department in June
- Riverdale Press: Hero cop sixth NYPD officer to take life in 2019
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Status: Deceased (2019)