NYPD cop shot after 'violent, repeated offender' fires at police

NEW YORK CITY - An NYPD officer was shot on Tuesday morning following a standoff with a man inside a New York City apartment, officials said.

NYPD officer shot

What we know:

The NYPD Emergency Service Unit detective was shot in the upper arm just before 8:30 a.m. at an apartment building in the Vladeck Houses, just off Grant Street.

According to NYPD Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, the search warrant was executed just after 5 a.m., and after gaining entry, the team was immediately fired upon by the suspect. Five to six rounds were fired, with one striking the officer's ballistic shield, Tisch said. Officers did not fire back.

The suspect then barricaded himself inside the apartment with a couch put upright to block the doorway. The Hostage Negotation Team responded and were able to make contact with the suspect over FaceTime.

As officers attempted to move the couch, the suspect fired multiple rounds, this time, hitting the officer with one round in the left shoulder, Tisch said. Officers returned fire, striking the suspect multiple times. He was taken to a hospital.

Meanwhile, the officer was taken to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition. He's expected to make a full recovery.

Who is the suspect?

The 35-year-old suspect is a convicted felon with multiple priors for gun possession and narcotics, Tisch said.

He's been on parole four times, including currently, and was previously arrested in November 2024 for criminal possession of stolen property and resisting arrest. He was released the next day, Tisch said.

What they're saying:

"We're grateful for his safety, but we're also angry," New York City Mayor Eric Adams said. "We're angry because the shooter is a violent, repeated offender with prior gun arrests who was on parole for narcotics use and sales."

"So the real question here is this: Why was this individual out of jail and in a position to shoot our officers," Tisch said.