NYPD Detective dies of COVID

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Sunday, August 15, 2021
NYPD Detective dies of COVID
Shantay Neal-Baker served in the risk mitigation division. She was with the department for 20 years.

NEW YORK (WABC) -- An NYPD Detective has died of COVID-19.

Shantay Neal-Baker served in the risk mitigation division. She was with the department for 20 years.

Neal-Baker is one of two NYPD detectives to die on the same day. 50th Precinct Sergeant Ryan Kenny died from a possible heart attack, according to Chief of Department Rodney Harrison.

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