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Teen thug seen waving gun before NYPD detective shot in back
New York Post • • world
Key Points:
- An 18-year-old gunman was caught on video racking a round into a 9mm handgun before approaching and opening fire on an NYPD vehicle in Crown Heights early Sunday morning.
- The suspect, seen pacing on Nostrand Avenue near an unmarked police cruiser, was confronted by officers from a sex-offender monitoring unit, leading to a shootout.
- NYPD Detective Robert Karroll was shot in the back during the exchange but is expected to recover fully, with his bulletproof vest likely saving his life.
- Karroll's partner sustained minor injuries and helped subdue the suspect, who is currently being questioned by detectives.
- The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not yet identified the shooter.
