Two Cops Wounded in Shootout with Queens

Nov. 25, 2020

Two NYPD cops were shot and wounded in Queens during an exchange of gunfire with a suspect, officials said.

By Rocco Parascandola, Graham Rayman and Thomas Tracy

Source New York Daily News/TNS

NYC-Two NYPD cops were shot and wounded in Queens during an exchange of gunfire with a suspect, officials said.

Gunfire erupted on 179th St. and 145th Drive in Springfield Gardens about 12:45 p.m. as the two officers were responding to a domestic violence call.

One of the officers was shot in the leg and was bleeding heavily, according to preliminary reports. A second officer was hit in the hand.

The man they exchanged shots with was also hit and died at the scene.

The two officers were taken to Jamaica Hospital, officials said.

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