NYPD Det. Shantay Neal-Baker Dies From COVID-19
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- The NYPD has lost another member of its family due to COVID-19.
Det. Shantay Neal-Baker died Saturday morning after serving New York City for 20 years.
In an internal memo to the department obtained by CBS2, Commissioner Dermot Shea said Neal-Baker started as a communications technician, then later became an officer in the 73rd and 90th precincts.
We're saddened to announce that today we lost another member of our NYPD family: Detective Shantay Neal-Baker, who faithfully served the people of NYC for 20 years, has lost her battle with #COVID19.
— Commissioner Sewell (@NYPDPC) August 14, 2021
Our hearts go out to her friends & family — and we vow to #NeverForget Shantay. pic.twitter.com/CArlfLe3cy
She was most recently working in the risk mitigation division.
Shea says her dedication will never be forgotten.