A jury on Thursday convicted a teen for setting fire that killed an NYPD officer and seriously injured his partner two years ago.
It took jurors just four hours to find Marcell Dockery guilty of second-degree murder, first-degree assault, and fourth-degree arson in the April 6, 2014 death of Officer Dennis Guerra, according to The New York Post.
The 18-year-old faces 25 years to life in prison for setting the blaze, which also gravely injured Officer Rosa Rodriguez.
Assistant Brooklyn District Attorneys Howard Jackson and Lauren Silver were greeted with applause by officers in attendance as they left the courthouse.
"This doesn't fix everything, but it does bring justice," PBA chief Pat Lynch after the verdict was read. "It sends the message that you cannot kill a New York City Police Officer. It also sends a message that there’s people in this city who support NYPD."
Guerra and Rodriguez responded to the apartment building where both immediately overcome by the thick smoke and carbon monoxide. Guerra died three days later, while Rodriguez now lives with only 36 percent lung capacity and is barely able to speak.
Dockery's sentencing is scheduled for June 14.
