Inmates in NYPD detectives death not granted early release due to coronavirus at Rikers Island

The men were convicted in the robbery that led to the friendly fire death of NYPD Det. Brian Simonsen.

QUEENS (WABC) -- A judge has denied the release of two inmates charged in connection with the death of a NYPD officer because of COVID-19 concerns.

A Queens Supreme Court Justice says Christopher Ransom and Jagger Freeman must remain at Rikers.

The men are accused of an armed robbery at a T-Mobile store in Richmond Hill that led to the friendly fire death of Detective Brian Simonsen.

WATCH: Jagger Freeman being led out of the police precinct with fallen Detective Brian Simonsen's handcuffs:

Second suspect arrested in connection with robbery that led to NYPD Detective's friendly-fire death

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