The trial of an NYPD sergeant accused of killing a Bronx man with a cooler is set to begin Tuesday at Bronx Supreme Court. Prosecutors say Erik Duran, a sergeant with the New York City Police Department, caused the death of Eric Duprey during a police pursuit three years ago — an incident that was captured on surveillance video. The 2023 video shows Duprey riding away on a scooter when a 40-pound cooler was thrown in his path, knocking him to the ground. Police say Duprey was attempting to flee during a drug bust when Duran allegedly threw the cooler in an effort to stop him. Duprey was pronounced dead at the scene. Advocates for the family argue Duran’s actions were excessive and unnecessary. The city medical examiner later ruled Duprey’s death a homicide. Duprey’s family members and Black Lives Matter activists are expected to be present in court throughout the trial, saying they will continue to show up in support until justice is served. Duran has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including manslaughter, assault and criminally negligent homicide. If convicted of the top charge, he could face up to 25 years in prison.