NYPD Shooting: Armed Suspect Critically Wounded After Pointing Gun at Cop During Pursuit
Investigation Underway
The NYPD continues to investigate a Brooklyn police-involved shooting near a convenience store in Canarsie on January 10, 2025, in which cops shot and critically wounded an armed suspect who pointed a firearm at them.
Preliminary Details
Chief of Patrol Philip Rivera outlined the preliminary details regarding the shooting, which unfolded just after 9:45 p.m. in the area of East 80th Street and Flatlands Avenue in Canarsie. The entire incident was captured via bodycams worn by the officers and security camera footage from the scene.
Suspect’s Actions
Rivera said that uniformed officers from the 69th Precinct, while riding in two unmarked vehicles through the area, heard a gunshot in the vicinity. Seconds later, they spotted the suspect – identified only as a 50-year-old man – exit a convenience store at 776 East 80th St.
Pursuit and Shooting
The chief reported that the suspect began running northbound on East 80th Street. Two officers exited their vehicles to pursue the suspect on foot, while the other officers followed in their vehicles. The officers verbally identified themselves and gave the male numerous verbal commands, to which he did not comply. The male then ran behind a tree and pointed his firearm at a uniformed sergeant.
Officer Response
Rivera said four officers, in all, then fired their weapons multiple times at the suspect, striking him in the torso. The officers rendered medical aid to the man while taking him into custody. EMS responded and rushed the suspect to Brookdale University Hospital, where he was listed in critical condition.
Recovery of Firearms
Police recovered both the firearm the suspect allegedly pointed at the sergeant, as well as a ghost gun the male allegedly had and dropped inside the convenience store, Rivera said.
Officer Safety
The officers involved in the shooting were medically evaluated at a local hospital. No other injuries were reported. Rivera credited the officers for their quick action in stopping a suspect who could have seriously harmed the community.
Conclusion
The case was presented to the NYPD Force Investigation Division, which examines all police-involved shootings. Assistant Chief Charles McEvoy, commanding officer of Patrol Borough Brooklyn South, noted that the incident does not appear to be connected to the shooting of a 57-year-old woman in Canarsie earlier on Friday.
FAQs
Q: What happened during the police-involved shooting in Canarsie?
A: An armed suspect, identified as a 50-year-old man, was shot and critically wounded after pointing a firearm at police officers during a pursuit.
Q: How many officers were involved in the shooting?
A: Four officers fired their weapons at the suspect.
Q: What was the condition of the suspect after the shooting?
A: The suspect was listed in critical condition at Brookdale University Hospital.
Q: Are there any other injuries reported?
A: No, no other injuries were reported.
Q: Is the incident connected to the shooting of a 57-year-old woman in Canarsie earlier on Friday?
A: No, according to Assistant Chief Charles McEvoy, the incident does not appear to be connected.
