NYPD Officer ‘Fighting For His Life’ After Being Shot In Head

Daniel ChaitinFebruary 5, 2023

Off-duty New York City Policing According to authorities, the officer is in critical condition following being shot in the head in a robbery attempt on Saturday night.

The officer was identified as a 26 year-old veteran and five-year veteran of the force. New York Police DepartmentOfficials said that he traveled with a relative from Brooklyn to purchase a vehicle through a social media transaction.

At his arrest, the suspect pulled out an assault rifle. “announced a robbery,” The officer was then struck in the head, according to Michael Baldassano of the NYPD Detective Bureau.

Keechant Sewell of the NYPD stated that the officer was in critical condition and was transferred to Brookdale Hospital. “Please keep this young officer in your prayers. He is currently fighting for his life,” Sewell said.

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Police sought the help of the public to find the suspect. Baldassano stated that he fled the scene of the shooting. He encouraged anyone with information about the suspect to call CrimeStoppers on 1-800-577-TIPS.

Baldassano also claimed that the police had “no reason to believe” Although the suspect was aware that the target of the attempted theft was an off-duty officer in the police force, he said that the shooting remains under investigation.

Eric Adams, New York City Democratic Mayor, said that the wounded officer was married and has children. “We will catch the person responsible for this act,” He stated.

According to police, the relative who accompanied off-duty officers was not hurt. Per the New York Daily News.

Patrick Lynch, president of the Police Benevolent Association of the City of New York, stated that legislators are living in a “necessary” environment. “fantasy world” when they talk about crime as if it’s not real. “We’ve asked for help before. We’re asking and demanding help now,” He stated.

Kathy Hochul, New York Democratic Governor of New York, conveyed her best wishes to the officer. She also denounced gun violence.

“I am praying for the recovery of an off-duty [NYPD] officer who was shot during an attempted robbery last night,” Hochul Tweet. “Everyone deserves to feel safe in our state. I will keep doing everything in my power to combat illegal gun trafficking and the gun violence epidemic.”