“We had an extremely violent and hazardous individual that has a long record of violence tried to damage our policemans, however they reacted appropriately,” New York City Mayor Eric Adams (C) informed press reporters Tuesday throughout a press rundown at NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County, where the 2 hurt officers are being dealt with. Image thanks to NYPD
Jan. 16 (UPI)– 2 NYPD officers were shot Tuesday in a domestic violence call inside a Brooklyn apartment, according to cops, who stated the officers are anticipated to make it through.
“We had a really violent and harmful individual that has a long record of violence tried to damage our law enforcement officers, however they reacted appropriately,” New York City Mayor Eric Adams informed press reporters throughout a press instruction.
“This was a dreadful occurrence that due to the fact that of their actions, the harmful individual is nabbed and we have 2 officers that will be going home to their households,” Adams stated.
The unknown officers, who have actually been with the NYPD for 9 years and 16 years, respectively, were carried to a medical facility, where they are being dealt with for their injuries.
NYPD chief of investigators Joe Kenny stated the officers were reacting to a call of an attack, when the shooting took place.
“This victim notified 911 that she was being physically attacked by her child. She experienced a head injury,” Kenny stated.
4 officers reacted to the scene and determined the suspect, who was informed to put his hands behind his back. According to authorities, the suspect withstood and a “violent battle” followed.
The suspect “clinch an officer’s service weapon and shots are fired,” Kenny included, stating one officer was shot in the left hand. The other officer was shot in the left thigh.
“Our officers are fortunate to be alive at this hour and they should have all the thanks and appreciation for their bold work,” NYPD authorities commissioner Edward Caban informed press reporters.
The other officers on the call returned fire throughout the battle, shooting the suspect numerous times, according to cops. He was carried to the medical facility in vital, however steady condition and had actually not been charged since Tuesday night.