Yonkers Police Pursuit Leads to Officer-Involved Shooting in the Bronx; Carjacking Suspect Still at Large
Major Deegan Expy S & Exit 11, Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx
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Summary
- A carjacking pursuit that began in Yonkers spilled into the Bronx Wednesday morning, ending in a collision and an officer-involved shooting near Mosholu Parkway.
- The suspect — driving a black BMW 8 Series with New Jersey temporary plates reading "H054501" — drove the wrong way on a Mosholu Parkway exit ramp before slamming head-on into a marked Yonkers Police vehicle.
- When officers stepped out to apprehend him, the suspect drove directly at one of them, prompting the officer to open fire. The suspect fled toward the Cross Bronx Expressway and remains at large.
- The officer struck by the vehicle sustained injuries in the collision and is in stable condition. No officers were struck by gunfire and no civilian injuries were reported.
- Officers from multiple jurisdictions, including the NYPD, are actively searching for the suspect.
Timeline
The suspect fled the scene and remains at large. Officers from several jurisdictions, including the NYPD, are actively working to locate him.
No officers were struck by gunfire. The officer involved in the collision is in stable condition. No civilian injuries were reported.
As officers attempted to apprehend the suspect after the collision, he drove directly at a uniformed officer outside his vehicle. The officer fired several shots at the suspect.
The suspect drove the wrong way on a Mosholu Parkway exit ramp and collided head-on with a marked Yonkers Police vehicle.
At approximately 10:17 a.m. Wednesday, Yonkers police officers began pursuing a carjacking suspect from Yonkers into the Bronx.
The Yonkers Police Department released a statement on their official Facebook account after Wednesday's officer-involved shooting.
Radio clips available.
The search continues for the black BMW, now described as an 8 series, with New Jersey temporary plates reading "H054501".
The incident may have stemmed from an earlier pursuit involving Yonkers PD, according to NYPD dispatch.
Officers have called a Level 1 Mobilization, requesting additional support at the scene and to aid in the suspect search.
The black BMW is now located on the Cross Bronx Expressway heading eastbound, per dispatch.
Traffic congestion continues on the highway with vehicles stopped and moving slowly due to ongoing incident.
The BMW was involved in a shooting with Yonkers Police Department, not NYPD officers, per dispatch. Rounds were exchanged with the driver of vehicle.
Police are tracking a black BMW with New Jersey plates reading "H055401" heading towards Gun Hill Road.
NYPD dispatch now advises it is unclear if shots were fired at the scene. Dispatch also provided a more accurate location of the incident on the Major Deegan Expressway.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Major Deegan Expy S & Exit 11.
Firefighters are advised to use caution while responding to the scene.
NYPD dispatch indicates shots may have been fired at the scene. It is unclear what agency is involved.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Interstate Highway 87 N & Mosholu Pkwy N.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Interstate Highway 87 N & Van Cortlandt Park S.
Dispatch confirms an officer requested assistance at the scene. Traffic is blocked in the area.
Traffic remains heavily congested on I-87 with vehicles stopped and moving slowly under helicopter surveillance.
Police are stopping traffic on I-87 near Exit 11. If you have any information, go live or leave a comment.
Officers are actively directing traffic on the highway to ease congestion and maintain safety.
Incident reported at 210 Van Cortlandt Park S.
The suspect fled the scene and remains at large. Officers from several jurisdictions, including the NYPD, are actively working to locate him.
No officers were struck by gunfire. The officer involved in the collision is in stable condition. No civilian injuries were reported.
As officers attempted to apprehend the suspect after the collision, he drove directly at a uniformed officer outside his vehicle. The officer fired several shots at the suspect.
The suspect drove the wrong way on a Mosholu Parkway exit ramp and collided head-on with a marked Yonkers Police vehicle.
At approximately 10:17 a.m. Wednesday, Yonkers police officers began pursuing a carjacking suspect from Yonkers into the Bronx.
The Yonkers Police Department released a statement on their official Facebook account after Wednesday's officer-involved shooting.
Radio clips available.
The search continues for the black BMW, now described as an 8 series, with New Jersey temporary plates reading "H054501".
The incident may have stemmed from an earlier pursuit involving Yonkers PD, according to NYPD dispatch.
Officers have called a Level 1 Mobilization, requesting additional support at the scene and to aid in the suspect search.
The black BMW is now located on the Cross Bronx Expressway heading eastbound, per dispatch.
Traffic congestion continues on the highway with vehicles stopped and moving slowly due to ongoing incident.
The BMW was involved in a shooting with Yonkers Police Department, not NYPD officers, per dispatch. Rounds were exchanged with the driver of vehicle.
Police are tracking a black BMW with New Jersey plates reading "H055401" heading towards Gun Hill Road.
NYPD dispatch now advises it is unclear if shots were fired at the scene. Dispatch also provided a more accurate location of the incident on the Major Deegan Expressway.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Major Deegan Expy S & Exit 11.
Firefighters are advised to use caution while responding to the scene.
NYPD dispatch indicates shots may have been fired at the scene. It is unclear what agency is involved.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Interstate Highway 87 N & Mosholu Pkwy N.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Interstate Highway 87 N & Van Cortlandt Park S.
Dispatch confirms an officer requested assistance at the scene. Traffic is blocked in the area.
Traffic remains heavily congested on I-87 with vehicles stopped and moving slowly under helicopter surveillance.
Police are stopping traffic on I-87 near Exit 11. If you have any information, go live or leave a comment.
Officers are actively directing traffic on the highway to ease congestion and maintain safety.
Incident reported at 210 Van Cortlandt Park S.
The suspect fled the scene and remains at large. Officers from several jurisdictions, including the NYPD, are actively working to locate him.
No officers were struck by gunfire. The officer involved in the collision is in stable condition. No civilian injuries were reported.
As officers attempted to apprehend the suspect after the collision, he drove directly at a uniformed officer outside his vehicle. The officer fired several shots at the suspect.
The suspect drove the wrong way on a Mosholu Parkway exit ramp and collided head-on with a marked Yonkers Police vehicle.
At approximately 10:17 a.m. Wednesday, Yonkers police officers began pursuing a carjacking suspect from Yonkers into the Bronx.
The Yonkers Police Department released a statement on their official Facebook account after Wednesday's officer-involved shooting.
Radio clips available.
The search continues for the black BMW, now described as an 8 series, with New Jersey temporary plates reading "H054501".
The incident may have stemmed from an earlier pursuit involving Yonkers PD, according to NYPD dispatch.
Officers have called a Level 1 Mobilization, requesting additional support at the scene and to aid in the suspect search.
The black BMW is now located on the Cross Bronx Expressway heading eastbound, per dispatch.
Traffic congestion continues on the highway with vehicles stopped and moving slowly due to ongoing incident.
The BMW was involved in a shooting with Yonkers Police Department, not NYPD officers, per dispatch. Rounds were exchanged with the driver of vehicle.
Police are tracking a black BMW with New Jersey plates reading "H055401" heading towards Gun Hill Road.
NYPD dispatch now advises it is unclear if shots were fired at the scene. Dispatch also provided a more accurate location of the incident on the Major Deegan Expressway.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Major Deegan Expy S & Exit 11.
Firefighters are advised to use caution while responding to the scene.
NYPD dispatch indicates shots may have been fired at the scene. It is unclear what agency is involved.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Interstate Highway 87 N & Mosholu Pkwy N.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Interstate Highway 87 N & Van Cortlandt Park S.
Dispatch confirms an officer requested assistance at the scene. Traffic is blocked in the area.
Traffic remains heavily congested on I-87 with vehicles stopped and moving slowly under helicopter surveillance.
Police are stopping traffic on I-87 near Exit 11. If you have any information, go live or leave a comment.
Officers are actively directing traffic on the highway to ease congestion and maintain safety.
Incident reported at 210 Van Cortlandt Park S.
The suspect fled the scene and remains at large. Officers from several jurisdictions, including the NYPD, are actively working to locate him.
No officers were struck by gunfire. The officer involved in the collision is in stable condition. No civilian injuries were reported.
As officers attempted to apprehend the suspect after the collision, he drove directly at a uniformed officer outside his vehicle. The officer fired several shots at the suspect.
The suspect drove the wrong way on a Mosholu Parkway exit ramp and collided head-on with a marked Yonkers Police vehicle.
At approximately 10:17 a.m. Wednesday, Yonkers police officers began pursuing a carjacking suspect from Yonkers into the Bronx.
The Yonkers Police Department released a statement on their official Facebook account after Wednesday's officer-involved shooting.
Radio clips available.
The search continues for the black BMW, now described as an 8 series, with New Jersey temporary plates reading "H054501".
The incident may have stemmed from an earlier pursuit involving Yonkers PD, according to NYPD dispatch.
Officers have called a Level 1 Mobilization, requesting additional support at the scene and to aid in the suspect search.
The black BMW is now located on the Cross Bronx Expressway heading eastbound, per dispatch.
Traffic congestion continues on the highway with vehicles stopped and moving slowly due to ongoing incident.
The BMW was involved in a shooting with Yonkers Police Department, not NYPD officers, per dispatch. Rounds were exchanged with the driver of vehicle.
Police are tracking a black BMW with New Jersey plates reading "H055401" heading towards Gun Hill Road.
NYPD dispatch now advises it is unclear if shots were fired at the scene. Dispatch also provided a more accurate location of the incident on the Major Deegan Expressway.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Major Deegan Expy S & Exit 11.
Firefighters are advised to use caution while responding to the scene.
NYPD dispatch indicates shots may have been fired at the scene. It is unclear what agency is involved.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Interstate Highway 87 N & Mosholu Pkwy N.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Interstate Highway 87 N & Van Cortlandt Park S.
Dispatch confirms an officer requested assistance at the scene. Traffic is blocked in the area.
Traffic remains heavily congested on I-87 with vehicles stopped and moving slowly under helicopter surveillance.
Police are stopping traffic on I-87 near Exit 11. If you have any information, go live or leave a comment.
Officers are actively directing traffic on the highway to ease congestion and maintain safety.
Incident reported at 210 Van Cortlandt Park S.
The suspect fled the scene and remains at large. Officers from several jurisdictions, including the NYPD, are actively working to locate him.
No officers were struck by gunfire. The officer involved in the collision is in stable condition. No civilian injuries were reported.
As officers attempted to apprehend the suspect after the collision, he drove directly at a uniformed officer outside his vehicle. The officer fired several shots at the suspect.
The suspect drove the wrong way on a Mosholu Parkway exit ramp and collided head-on with a marked Yonkers Police vehicle.
At approximately 10:17 a.m. Wednesday, Yonkers police officers began pursuing a carjacking suspect from Yonkers into the Bronx.
The Yonkers Police Department released a statement on their official Facebook account after Wednesday's officer-involved shooting.
Radio clips available.
The search continues for the black BMW, now described as an 8 series, with New Jersey temporary plates reading "H054501".
The incident may have stemmed from an earlier pursuit involving Yonkers PD, according to NYPD dispatch.
Officers have called a Level 1 Mobilization, requesting additional support at the scene and to aid in the suspect search.
The black BMW is now located on the Cross Bronx Expressway heading eastbound, per dispatch.
Traffic congestion continues on the highway with vehicles stopped and moving slowly due to ongoing incident.
The BMW was involved in a shooting with Yonkers Police Department, not NYPD officers, per dispatch. Rounds were exchanged with the driver of vehicle.
Police are tracking a black BMW with New Jersey plates reading "H055401" heading towards Gun Hill Road.
NYPD dispatch now advises it is unclear if shots were fired at the scene. Dispatch also provided a more accurate location of the incident on the Major Deegan Expressway.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Major Deegan Expy S & Exit 11.
Firefighters are advised to use caution while responding to the scene.
NYPD dispatch indicates shots may have been fired at the scene. It is unclear what agency is involved.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Interstate Highway 87 N & Mosholu Pkwy N.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Interstate Highway 87 N & Van Cortlandt Park S.
Dispatch confirms an officer requested assistance at the scene. Traffic is blocked in the area.
Traffic remains heavily congested on I-87 with vehicles stopped and moving slowly under helicopter surveillance.
Police are stopping traffic on I-87 near Exit 11. If you have any information, go live or leave a comment.
Officers are actively directing traffic on the highway to ease congestion and maintain safety.
Incident reported at 210 Van Cortlandt Park S.
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Was up in front this is crazy please drive careful , he hit and side swiped so many cars
Glad your ok
Fake plates just like those let liberty ring PA plates fake as fuck
Fake plates possibly a stolen vehicle
Yonkers cops don't play
@Harlem153 if they ain’t play they would’ve caught em
Was up in front this is crazy please drive careful , he hit and side swiped so many cars
Glad your ok
Fake plates just like those let liberty ring PA plates fake as fuck
Fake plates possibly a stolen vehicle
Yonkers cops don't play
@Harlem153 if they ain’t play they would’ve caught em
Was up in front this is crazy please drive careful , he hit and side swiped so many cars
Glad your ok
Fake plates just like those let liberty ring PA plates fake as fuck
Fake plates possibly a stolen vehicle
Yonkers cops don't play
@Harlem153 if they ain’t play they would’ve caught em
Was up in front this is crazy please drive careful , he hit and side swiped so many cars
Glad your ok
Fake plates just like those let liberty ring PA plates fake as fuck
Fake plates possibly a stolen vehicle
Yonkers cops don't play
@Harlem153 if they ain’t play they would’ve caught em
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Was up in front this is crazy please drive careful , he hit and side swiped so many cars
Glad your ok
Fake plates just like those let liberty ring PA plates fake as fuck
Fake plates possibly a stolen vehicle
Yonkers cops don't play
@Harlem153 if they ain’t play they would’ve caught em