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NYPD officers are searching for a black Acura SUV with temporary NJ license plates reading 851543R. If seen, call 911 with location and last known direction of travel.

Officer Struck by Vehicle, Fired Shot

Incident reported at Eastern Pkwy & Saratoga Ave.

Police on scene report that a shot has been fired, and an officer struck by a vehicle driven by a man fleeing the scene.

An officer on scene advises that the officer struck appears to not have any major injuries.

The suspect vehicle is described as a black Acura with a New Jersey temporary plate.

Officers update that the suspect vehicle is a black Acura SUV with heavy damage to the front.

Specialized units, including aviation, have been requested to the scene.

Officers also advise the vehicle may have fled southbound.

Citizen user videos show a large police response.

Officers update the the suspect vehicle has New Jersey temporary license plate 851543R.

Additionally, officers update that the suspect vehicle was last seen going westbound on Sterling Place, despite an earlier report.

Police update that the shot was fired by the officer who was struck, rather than at the officer.

Police advise that they are unsure if the suspected driver was wounded by the gunshot.

It is unclear if the shot was fired before or after the vehicle struck the officer.