Crime & Safety
Man Points Gun at Cop, Flees
An officer who was responding to a call of shots fired says a man pointed a gun at him before fleeing.
Police are searching for a man who they say pointed a gun at an officer in Bed-Stuy early Sunday morning, says NY1.
According to the NYPD, an officer answered a call of shots fired near the corner of Myrtle and Tompkins Avenues around 1 a.m., where the suspected shooter then pointed his gun at the officer.
The officer fired, but missed the suspect, who then took off.
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A person hit in the leg by a bullet during the initial shooting was taken to Kings County Hospital, says NY1.
Anyone with information on the case should contact the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS, or text CRIMES and then enter TIP577, or visit www.nypdcrimestoppers.com.
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