Off-duty NYPD officer shot in Brooklyn
Police are investigating after an off-duty NYPD officer was reportedly shot in Brooklyn.
NEW YORK – An off-duty NYPD officer was shot in East New York on Saturday night, sources told FOX 5 NY.
The shooting happened around 5 p.m. on Ruby Street, according to police sources.
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According to sources, this shooting was the result of an attempted robbery that began with an ad for a vehicle on Facebook Marketplace.
The officer, a 5-year veteran of the force, was reportedly shot in the head and is in critical condition.
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Detectives are searching for a single suspect. So far, no arrests have been made.
This is a developing story. Stay with FOX 5 NY for more information.