NYPD officer shot in Brooklyn after responding to homicide; barricaded suspect dead
BROOKLYN - An NYPD officer was shot in the face on Monday morning in Brooklyn by a barricaded suspect after police responded to a homicide, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said in a news conference.
What we know:
Officials responded around 6 a.m. to an unconscious man in front of 1046 Thomas S Boyland St. in the Brownsville section. The victim, identified as 41-year-old Leroy Wallace from Brooklyn, was pronounced dead on the scene.
"One shotgun shell casing was found in the vestibule of the building, where we believe the victim was shot," Tisch said. "We believe he stumbled outside to the sidewalk, where he collapsed and where he was found."
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According to Tisch, around 7:45 a.m., a man opened the door of one of the first floor apartments and fired at an officer at close range with a shotgun. The officer was struck on the left side of the face, saying: "His injuries are consistent with birdshot pellets being fired from a shotgun." The officer returned fire, and the suspect barricaded himself inside the apartment, Tisch said.
The 25-year-old officer was rushed to a hospital in stable condition. While responding to the scene, two other police officers were injured in a vehicle accident. Both were taken to a hospital with minor injuries.
"To get a better idea of what was happening inside, ESU was able to break a first floor window, and they flew a drone into the apartment," Tisch said. "Camera footage showed a male lying motionless on the kitchen floor with a shotgun on the floor near him. ESU then made entry into the apartment to render aid, and the prep was pronounced DOA on the scene."
The suspect's identity was unknown at the time.
What they're saying:
"I have been briefed on the NYPD officer who was shot in Brooklyn this morning," Adams said. "Praying for the officer’s recovery and we will continue to monitor the situation. First Deputy Mayor Mastro is headed to the hospital, as well. We’ll provide updates as they are available."
Meanwhile, in a post on X, New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani said: "My thoughts are with the NYPD officer who was shot this morning in Brownsville and I am praying for his recovery. I'm grateful to law enforcement for their quick response and I will continue to monitor the situation as it develops."