2 teens arrested after NYPD cop shot in Harlem

By FOX 5 NY Staff

Published February 12, 2022 8:01pm EST

The NYPD says it has arrested a 16-year-old and a 17-year-old after the pair allegedly shot an off-duty police officer in Harlem.

NEW YORK - Two teens are under arrest for the shooting of an off-duty NYPD officer in Harlem last week.

Officer Robert Manley was shot outside the Manhattanville Houses Community Center near 126th Street.

Authorities say he was at a vigil for a community member when he walked outside, just as two men opened fire.

He was struck in the foot by a bullet and was not seriously injured.

The suspects, a 16-year-old and a 17-year-old are now facing charges including attempted murder.