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NYPD officer shot in Brooklyn, 18-year-old suspect in custody
ABC7 New York • • world
Key Points:
- An NYPD officer was shot in the bulletproof vest during an early morning incident near Nostrand Avenue and St. Johns Place in Brooklyn; he was taken to Kings County Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and is expected to recover.
- The shooting occurred around 4:14 a.m. after an armed individual approached an unmarked police vehicle, leading officers to engage; the suspect fired shots, causing ballistic damage to the vehicle.
- The suspect, an 18-year-old male, was apprehended following a foot chase and was tased after resisting arrest; a firearm was recovered at the scene.
- Three officers discharged their weapons during the encounter but did not hit the suspect; body cameras were not active during the initial confrontation but were turned on afterward.
- NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch emphasized the unpredictability of police work, noting the incident as a reminder of the dangers officers face on duty.
