After being wounded Saturday night during a heist, a five-year veteran of the New York Police is “fighting for his life,” according to officials.
The officer tried to acquire a car on Ruby Street in Brooklyn while off-duty after the specifics of the transaction were planned on social media, according to police.
According to authorities, the guy instantly pulled out a revolver and announced the robbery as the officer arrived.
The cop was struck during the exchange of gunfire and was brought to the hospital, where he is currently in critical condition.
🚨WANTED for SHOOTING A POLICE OFFICER🚨: Yesterday at approx. 7 PM, an off-duty NYPD officer was shot during an apparent robbery attempt in the vicinity of Ruby St. & Linden Blvd. in Brooklyn. Anyone with information is asked to DM @NYPDTips, or call 1(800)577-TIPS. pic.twitter.com/aHmogFshck
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) February 5, 2023
According to Mayor Eric Adams, the cop was shot while running a routine task. Adams promised that the perpetrator of the act will be apprehended.
Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell asked for prayers for the young officer. “He is battling for his life right now.”
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