Edwin Rivera, a 34-year-old ex-con with a lengthy criminal history, has been indicted on attempted murder charges after allegedly shooting an NYPD officer during a four-hour standoff at his Lower East Side apartment. Both Rivera and the officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries during the incident that followed police attempts to execute a search warrant. The Manhattan District Attorney emphasized the seriousness of the charges, underscoring the dangers faced by officers in the line of duty.
We have absolutely no tolerance for any conduct that harms police officers, and the charges in this indictment reflect the seriousness with which we are treating this incident.
The shooting of a uniformed police officer is an attack on our entire city. This indictment serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that NYPD police officers face every day while working to keep New York City safe.
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