New York City Police Officer Who Killed Unarmed Teenager Has Received Thousands in Raises Since the Shooting

New York City Police Dept. officer Richard Haste, center, flanked by his lawyers Stuart London, left, and Michael Martinez, is arraigned in Bronx Supreme Court, in New York, Wednesday, June 13, 2012, in the death of 18-year-old Ramarley Graham. The shooting stemmed from an NYPD investigation in February of street corner drug dealing. Police pursued Graham into his home. He was shot once at close range as his grandmother and 6-year-old brother stood nearby.AP Photo/Richard Drew, Pool

The NYPD officer who fatally shot an unarmed Bronx teenager several years ago has received nearly $25,000 in raises since the kill.

Officer Richard Haste, now 34, has earned $88,614 this fiscal year, according to public records.

That’s compared to the $63,694 he earned in fiscal year 2012, the year he shot Ramarley Graham inside the teen’s home after a chase that started outside. Police officials said Haste thought Graham had a gun, and that he was participating in a drug deal.

The raises have come despite Haste not being allowed to carry a service weapon and being placed on modified duty, or desk duty, since killing Graham.

Constance Malcolm and Frank Graham, parents of 18-year-old Ramarley Graham, weep during the arraignment of New York City Police Dept. officer Richard Haste, in Bronx Supreme Court, in New York, Wednesday, June 13, 2012. AP Photo/Richard Drew, Pool