An off-duty NYPD officer was ambushed by two men on mopeds in Washington Heights. A 30-year-old suspect drew a firearm, prompting the officer to shoot him. The assailant was shot multiple times, received life-saving measures, and later died at Harlem Hospital. The second suspect fled the scene on a moped. The officer was treated for non-life-threatening injuries, and a loaded 9 millimeter firearm was recovered at the scene. This incident is under investigation, demonstrating the ongoing risks faced by off-duty law enforcement.
The off-duty cop was standing outside of a residential building when he was ambushed by two men riding mopeds. One suspect drew a firearm and was shot by the cop.
Cops performed life-saving measures on the assailant who was hit by gunfire and transported him to Harlem Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Every day, the men and women of the NYPD answered the call to protect and serve, whether they are on or off duty.
The off-duty officer is currently being treated for non-life-threatening injuries, and officers recovered a loaded 9 millimeter firearm at the scene.
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