The anti-crime officer worked out of the 105th Precinct in Queens Village and was on duty when he was hit at around 6:15 p.m. It was not clear whether he was in uniform – anti-crime officers often do plainclothes patrols.
A suspect was initially believed to be holed up in a nearby building at 212th Street and 104th Avenue. Police sent hostage negotiators to try to talk him out – only to discover it was a false tip. The search has now expanded.
The officer was the fifth New York City cop shot in the last five months. More
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