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A man was critically injured in a shoot-out with police after being confronted for spray-painting a building Sunday morning in the South Bronx, police say. 

In a press briefing, Chief of Department Terence Monahan provided a preliminary account of the incident. 

At 12:35 a.m. on Sunday, two uniformed police officers and a uniformed sergeant approached two men who were spray-painting graffiti on 677 Elton Avenue. 

The men fled, engaging officers in a foot pursuit. 

An officer then grabbed one of the suspects and a struggle began as the officer attempted to make an arrest. Monahan said at this time, the suspect brandished a semi-automatic handgun and fired at least three shots at police. 

Monahan stated all three officers returned fire, striking the suspect multiple times. 

He was transported to an area hospital where he is reportedly in critical condition. 

None of the officers were injured during the incident, though they were transported to an area hospital for evaluation. 

The suspect's gun—which was damaged by police gunfire—was recovered at the scene. 

Body-worn camera footage from all three officers is under review and an investigation is ongoing. 

Vandalism Suspect Critically Injured in Shoot-Out With Police

Incident reported at E 153rd St & 3rd Ave.

Police are responding to a report of shots fired.

Police are calling for an ambulance to the scene.

Police say a second suspect fled northbound on 3rd Avenue.

Citizen user video shows shows police and ambulances on scene taping off a corridor of the roadway.

Officers have initiated a citywide hospital canvass for any additional shooting victims.

Police have not advised if any officers were injured in the violent confrontation.

Preliminary police transmissions have not indicated what led up to the encounter between officers and suspects.

Local sources report that the suspect who exchanged gunfire with police remains in critical condition at a local hospital. It is unclear if there are any outstanding suspects involved in the shoot-out.