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An NYPD officer was shot three times as officers responded to a fatal triple shooting in Bushwick late Wednesday night.

In a Thursday morning briefing, NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea said the officer is expected to make a full recovery.

The suspect was also struck once by the officers and apprehended.

At approximately 11:11 p.m., two uniformed police officers and a sergeant from the 81st precinct in an unmarked patrol car responded to a report of shots fired in the 83rd precinct a few blocks away, at Madison Street and Broadway.

Shea said that a review of surveillance footage showed that a man approached a white SUV which was occupied by three men and opened fire. The vehicle crashed a short time later.

A 28-year-old passenger inside the vehicle was killed, the 21-year-old driving suffered a non-fatal gunshot wound, and a 22-year-old passenger was not injured. Police said the three were all known to police as gang members with an extensive arrest history.

A few minutes later, and five blocks away on the edge of Saratoga Park, Shea said, the officers observed a man walking briskly and "blading his body," which is a law enforcement term for taking a defensive stance. As the officers exited their vehicle, the man reportedly drew a firearm and started shooting at the officers.

Two of the officers returned fire, Shea said. One officer fired 12 rounds; the other nine rounds.

The officer who fired nine rounds was struck three times by the suspect. One bullet struck his bulletproof vests; a second hit his right leg; and a third struck his buttocks.

Shea said the officer is doing well and expected to make a full recovery.

The suspect was struck once in the leg and arrested at the scene. Police also recovered a firearm.

Shea said the perpetrator is a 26-year-old man and known gang member.

Shea said that all information released Thursday was preliminary and that there is an extremely active investigation at the two shooting scenes. He said that investigators are working to determine if the two incidents are related.


Officer Wounded in Gunfire Exchange Near Scene of Fatal Triple Shooting

Incident reported at Madison St & Broadway.

Citizen user video shows police at the scene of an unspecified incident.

Police advise they have received three 911 calls reporting a man has been shot.

A 911 caller reports hearing five to six potential gunshots.

Police are on scene and report they have found two people who have been shot.

Police advise a vehicle involved fled the scene.

Police have requested two ambulances to rush the scene.

Police have requested firefighters to the scene for a vehicle that is smoking.

Police on scene report shots have been fired.

Police report they have detained one person.

Police advise an officer has been shot near Howard Ave and Macon St.

Police advise they are transporting the officer to a hospital.

Citizen user @VividAlexander shows police establishing a crime scene.

Police advise the officer was shot in the lower back and the chest.

Police have requested an ambulance for the suspect in custody.

Police have requested a helicopter to monitor the vicinity.

Police advise they are not searching for any additional suspects.

Video from Citizen user krken shows multiple police units on scene with crime scene tape blocking off access to a vehicle with front-end damage.

Police advise the officer has arrived at a hospital.

Video from Citizen user slat722 shows a massive police presence.

Police report they have blocked off traffic near Broadway and Woodbine St.

Police advise one of the people shot is a man.

Police report they have found shell casings.

Police advise the officer's injuries are not considered life-threatening.

Police report the suspect in custody sustained injuries. Their injuries are not considered life-threatening.

Police advise the officer was shot at Macon St and Howard Ave. The two additional people were shot at Madison St and Broadway.

According to the NYPD's official Twitter page, NYPDnews, police are conducting an investigation. Avoid the vicinity near Macon Street and Howard Avenue.

According to an NYPD press conference, a man ran up to a white SUV occupied by three men at Madison St and Broadway and began firing shots into the vehicle, causing a crash. One occupant of the vehicle was killed, one sustained injuries not considered life-threatening, and the third was unharmed. Officers stopped a man nearby who then brandished a gun at the officers and began firing. The suspect and officers exchanged gunfire. An officer was shot three times; his injuries are not considered life-threatening. The suspect was shot in the leg and taken into custody, his gun recovered at the scene. Police advise they are working to confirm if the two incidents are related due to their proximity. The investigation is ongoing.