NYPD cops shot and killed a gunman who opened fire on them in Brooklyn on Saturday night – just an hour after a similar shooting involving police in Queens.
The suspect, identified as Malik Williams, fled on foot from a bus stop in downtown Brooklyn around 7:40 p.m. before a shootout broke out at Flatbush Avenue and Nevins Street, law enforcement sources said.
New York police officers shot and killed a gunman who opened fire on them in Brooklyn on Saturday night. DANIEL WILLIAM McKNIGHT. The armed suspect’s handgun was recovered at the scene. DANIEL WILLIAM McKNIGHT
Williams was shot in the chest after shooting at officers, according to the sources. No cops were injured in the shooting, and police were treated for ringing in the ears, sources said.
The suspect’s gun was recovered at the scene, according to the sources.
The NYPD is investigating the scene of a police-involved shooting at Flatbush Avenue and Nevin Street in downtown Brooklyn Saturday night. Daniel William McKnight The NYPD has confirmed the shooting and will gather more information about it. Daniel William McKnight
The NYPD confirmed officers shot the man and said they would release more information soon.
The incident came shortly after police shot and wounded a Cambria Heights man who had threatened to “blow up” the world and kill New York Gov. Cathy Hochul and the “chief of police,” sources said.
Police opened fire on 60-year-old Raul Hardy after he fired at them, according to the sources.
No employees were injured in the collision.
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