Two Officers Shot, Suspect in Custody
91 Canal St, Chinatown, Manhattan
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Summary
- According to the NYPD, two officers responded to a 911 call regarding a man robbing women of their purses at gunpoint, on the second floor of a building, around 4:15 p.m. Surveillance video corroborated the 911 report.
- When police arrived, they found that the suspect had fled the scene. Seven minutes later, police arrived and attempted to take the suspect into custody. The suspect was on probation with three prior convictions.
- The man drew a weapon and shot both officers. The officers are now in stable condition at the hospital. The officer with the groin wound is staying overnight for observation. Police recovered a loaded pistol at the scene.
- At a press conference attended by Mayor Adams, an officer announced that the two officers are sixteen-year and eleven-year veterans of the NYPD.
Timeline
The NYPD shared details of the story in a press conference via YouTube and X. The mayor was present at the conference at Bellevue Hospital. Video shows the scene outside the hospital.
According to a local news source, both officers sustained injuries that are not life-threatening. One was struck in the groin and the other in the leg. Per reports, police were responding to an armed robbery call, and the suspect opened fire as officers began chasing him down Delancey Street.
Police are requesting crime scene tape for the ongoing investigation involving the two officers shot.
Police have confirmed that all members on scene are accounted for and no shots were fired by officers.
Officers advised that the suspect is also at a hospital.
Police say one of the injured officers is en route to the hospital and the other is still on scene and suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg. A firearm was recovered at the scene.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 91 Canal St.
The NYPD shared details of the story in a press conference via YouTube and X. The mayor was present at the conference at Bellevue Hospital. Video shows the scene outside the hospital.
According to a local news source, both officers sustained injuries that are not life-threatening. One was struck in the groin and the other in the leg. Per reports, police were responding to an armed robbery call, and the suspect opened fire as officers began chasing him down Delancey Street.
Police are requesting crime scene tape for the ongoing investigation involving the two officers shot.
Police have confirmed that all members on scene are accounted for and no shots were fired by officers.
Officers advised that the suspect is also at a hospital.
Police say one of the injured officers is en route to the hospital and the other is still on scene and suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg. A firearm was recovered at the scene.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 91 Canal St.
The NYPD shared details of the story in a press conference via YouTube and X. The mayor was present at the conference at Bellevue Hospital. Video shows the scene outside the hospital.
According to a local news source, both officers sustained injuries that are not life-threatening. One was struck in the groin and the other in the leg. Per reports, police were responding to an armed robbery call, and the suspect opened fire as officers began chasing him down Delancey Street.
Police are requesting crime scene tape for the ongoing investigation involving the two officers shot.
Police have confirmed that all members on scene are accounted for and no shots were fired by officers.
Officers advised that the suspect is also at a hospital.
Police say one of the injured officers is en route to the hospital and the other is still on scene and suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg. A firearm was recovered at the scene.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 91 Canal St.
The NYPD shared details of the story in a press conference via YouTube and X. The mayor was present at the conference at Bellevue Hospital. Video shows the scene outside the hospital.
According to a local news source, both officers sustained injuries that are not life-threatening. One was struck in the groin and the other in the leg. Per reports, police were responding to an armed robbery call, and the suspect opened fire as officers began chasing him down Delancey Street.
Police are requesting crime scene tape for the ongoing investigation involving the two officers shot.
Police have confirmed that all members on scene are accounted for and no shots were fired by officers.
Officers advised that the suspect is also at a hospital.
Police say one of the injured officers is en route to the hospital and the other is still on scene and suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg. A firearm was recovered at the scene.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 91 Canal St.
The NYPD shared details of the story in a press conference via YouTube and X. The mayor was present at the conference at Bellevue Hospital. Video shows the scene outside the hospital.
According to a local news source, both officers sustained injuries that are not life-threatening. One was struck in the groin and the other in the leg. Per reports, police were responding to an armed robbery call, and the suspect opened fire as officers began chasing him down Delancey Street.
Police are requesting crime scene tape for the ongoing investigation involving the two officers shot.
Police have confirmed that all members on scene are accounted for and no shots were fired by officers.
Officers advised that the suspect is also at a hospital.
Police say one of the injured officers is en route to the hospital and the other is still on scene and suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg. A firearm was recovered at the scene.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 91 Canal St.
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Probably more immigrants here for “a better life” while leeching our taxes
God bless the NYPD 🙏 💙
Prayers for the police officers. Enough already, Hochul!! Bail reform does not work in NYC. How mu h more proof is needed? How many more crimes must be committed to convince?
Stop voting on race, sex sheep! Incompetence is destroying this country! Feelings aren’t facts! Vote for law and order!
Probably more immigrants here for “a better life” while leeching our taxes
God bless the NYPD 🙏 💙
Prayers for the police officers. Enough already, Hochul!! Bail reform does not work in NYC. How mu h more proof is needed? How many more crimes must be committed to convince?
Stop voting on race, sex sheep! Incompetence is destroying this country! Feelings aren’t facts! Vote for law and order!
Probably more immigrants here for “a better life” while leeching our taxes
God bless the NYPD 🙏 💙
Prayers for the police officers. Enough already, Hochul!! Bail reform does not work in NYC. How mu h more proof is needed? How many more crimes must be committed to convince?
Stop voting on race, sex sheep! Incompetence is destroying this country! Feelings aren’t facts! Vote for law and order!
Probably more immigrants here for “a better life” while leeching our taxes
God bless the NYPD 🙏 💙
Prayers for the police officers. Enough already, Hochul!! Bail reform does not work in NYC. How mu h more proof is needed? How many more crimes must be committed to convince?
Stop voting on race, sex sheep! Incompetence is destroying this country! Feelings aren’t facts! Vote for law and order!
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Probably more immigrants here for “a better life” while leeching our taxes
God bless the NYPD 🙏 💙
Prayers for the police officers. Enough already, Hochul!! Bail reform does not work in NYC. How mu h more proof is needed? How many more crimes must be committed to convince?
Stop voting on race, sex sheep! Incompetence is destroying this country! Feelings aren’t facts! Vote for law and order!