NYPD Officer Shot in Bronx: Police Official

A police officer was hospitalized after getting shot within the Bronx Tuesday evening, an NYPD official instructed NBC New York.

Few particulars relating to the taking pictures had been instantly out there, apart from the taking pictures occurred on Lorillard Place close to Third Avenue within the Belmont part. The situation is simply two blocks from the famed Little Italy on Arthur Avenue.

A police spokesperson stated that the officer was shot within the leg, and brought to a close-by hospital. The suspect additionally was hospitalized after being struck by a bullet within the leg. A police official stated that the suspect is simply 16 years outdated, and shot himself in addition to the cop.

The officer is anticipated to recuperate; the situation of the suspect was not instantly clear. An investigation is ongoing.

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