Man arrested after police-involved shooting at Penn Station
Man shot in attempted robbery involving off-duty NYPD couple at Penn Station
Sources tell FOX 5 NY?s Richard Giacovis that an off-duty couple, both police officers, were approached near Long Island Rail Road tracks 18 and 19 when a man attempted to rob them.
NEW YORK - There was a police-involed shooting inside Penn Station Wednesday evening.
Commuters described a chaotic scene on social media. One user wrote on X, "Wtf just happened at Penn Station."
Police say they arrested 32-year-old Jahmar Stewart from Brooklyn. He has been charged with attempted robbery and assault.
What we know:
Sources tell FOX 5 NY’s Richard Giacovis that the off-duty couple, both police officers, were approached near Long Island Rail Road tracks 18 and 19 when a man attempted to rob them.
During the encounter, the off-duty female officer shot the suspect.
The 32-year-old man was initially transported to a nearby hospital, where he is listed in stable condition.
Police sources say the suspect has five prior arrests. His most recent arrest was for assault in August in Brooklyn.
Despite the police response, NJ Transit and Amtrak reported trains were running on or close to schedule.
The investigation remains ongoing.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
The Source: This report is based on information from police.