NYPD officer struck by suspect fleeing in stolen car, leading fellow cop to shoot driver

Key Points:

• An NYPD sergeant was struck and sent airborne by a suspect driving a stolen car during a multi-borough chase, leading to another officer shooting the suspect in the Bronx on Sunday evening.
• The suspect, driving a stolen silver Kia Sport with New Jersey plates, was tracked by the NYPD’s Community Response Team after license plate alerts indicated the vehicle's movement through Washington Heights and the Bronx.
• After being surrounded by six unmarked police cars on East Fordham Road, the suspect hit multiple officers and vehicles while attempting to flee, injuring several officers who were hospitalized in stable condition.
• The suspect was arrested and charged with multiple felonies, including felony assault, reckless endangerment, and criminal possession of a firearm related to a prior shooting incident in February.
• Authorities advised the public to avoid the area near East Fordham Road between Marion Avenue and Decatur Avenue due to ongoing investigations and traffic disruptions.