NYPD Officer Shoots Machete-Wielding Man in Bronx
Incident Details
Wednesday night, just after 11 p.m., the NYPD responded to a domestic dispute at the Third at Bankside complex on Third Avenue in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx. Officers confronted a 24-year-old man who was armed with a large machete.
Confrontation Escalates
When the suspect refused to put down the machete, an officer attempted to use a Taser, but it was unsuccessful. A second officer, fearing for his safety, fired one round from his 9mm handgun, striking the suspect in the left arm.
Response and Treatment
The officers quickly wrapped the suspect’s arm with a tourniquet to help control the bleeding, and he was taken to Lincoln Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition. No officers were injured during the incident.
Investigation and Charges
The suspect’s charges are still pending, according to the NYPD.
NYPD Assistant Chief Speaks Out
Assistant Chief Benjamin Gurley explained the events: "One of my cops discharged a Taser to try to deter the male from using the machete. One of the other cops, when the Taser wasn’t successful, fired one round from his 9-millimeter handgun."
FAQs
- What sparked the incident? A domestic dispute at the Third at Bankside complex.
- How did the officers respond? The suspect was initially met with a Taser, which was unsuccessful. A second officer then fired one round from his 9mm handgun.
- Were any officers injured? No, officers were not injured during the incident.
- What is the suspect’s condition? The 24-year-old man was taken to Lincoln Hospital with a single gunshot wound to the left arm and was listed in stable condition.
- Are charges pending? Yes, the suspect’s charges are still pending.
