Good evening, everyone. Im sarah bookman. Im joe torrez. We begin with the two officers shot in the line of duty. They were wounded. More than 30 shots were fired by six responding nypd officers. So many bullets flew, forensics will ultimately determine whether or not the officers were hit by friendly fire. The suspect was shot several times. Hes being treated right now. He pointed a gun at the officers. They reported this revolver from the scene. Were going to begin with Eyewitness News reporter aj ross. Reporter from the suspects car to the Police Vehicles involved in this wild chase and shootout, everything is still here and being carefully documented. From this van damage point, weve counted more than 50 evidence markers and more than so theres still a lot to sort out here. I knew there were gunshots. It ended in an all out shootout early saturday. Sending officers to nearby hospitals. Investigators say it all began just before 330 when two housing officers approached 34 yearold ja
Patrol car before engaging in a shootout. During the exchange, the officer was struck by bullet fragments just below his vest and officer youric was struck in his vest. They deserve a happened. They potentially saved lives. The night before they apprehended a suspect with a firearm. According to police, the suspect has 15 prior arrests in new york city and another eleven when he lived in chicago before leaving in 2000. Im just very grateful the Police Officers that were injured are going to make it, theyre going to be okay. The suspects car is also still here on scene. Were being told more than 30 shots were fired during this exchange. Were also gathering more coming up on eyewitness at 6 00, i will have more from community leaders. They say its more important than ever to stand with the police department. Were learning more about the two officers injured in the shooting, including one whose father was shot in the lieutenant years ago. Melanie hoff is in long island with that part of o