An off-duty NYPD officer shot and killed a 33-year-old man who reportedly drew a firearm during an encounter on August 17 in Washington Heights. At about 9:46 p.m., the officer was approached by two men on a moped. After one suspect displayed a gun, the officer drew his own weapon and fired multiple rounds, fatally striking the suspect. A loaded nine-millimeter handgun was later recovered at the scene, while the second suspect fled the situation. The off-duty officer was evaluated at a local hospital following the incident, which marks the NYPD’s third police-involved shooting in less than a week.
An off-duty cop fatally shot a 33-year-old man who brandished a gun during an encounter in Washington Heights. The officer discharged multiple rounds after drawing his weapon.
The incident occurred on August 17 at around 9:46 p.m. Two men on a moped approached the officer, one asked a question before revealing a firearm.
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