An NYPD cop was shot in the pinnacle whereas off-duty Saturday night time — and was clinging to life in the hospital Sunday morning, police stated.
The officer — who police didn’t identify — was attempting to purchase a automobile in East New York close to the Brooklyn-Queens border from somebody he met on social media round 7 p.m. when the acquisition was a theft, in accordance to the NYPD.
“There was an exchange of gunfire where the off-duty officer was struck,” assistant NYPD chief Michael Baldassano stated throughout a information convention hours after the capturing.
The cop has been with the NYPD for 5 years, and was with a relative when he was attacked, in accordance to police. The suspect fled the placement after the capturing and stays at giant.
“Please keep this young officer in your prayers. He is currently fighting for his life,” Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell stated throughout Saturday night time’s press convention.
Baldassano stated the tried theft was nonetheless beneath investigation, and police had “no reason to believe” the suspect knew the goal was a police officer.
“My heart goes out to the family,” said Mayor Eric Adams. “My heart goes out to the members of the department in general, but specifically to the members of his command, to see a brother officer experience this.”