In a dramatic turn of events, a New York City police officer was forced to open fire on a career criminal who had just ambushed and shot a man outside a store in the city. The brazen attack, which has left one person injured, has raised concerns about the escalating violence on New York City streets. According to eyewitnesses, the suspect, who has a long history of run-ins with the law, shot the man in a seemingly unprovoked attack before the NYPD officer intervened. The officer's swift action is being hailed as a heroic response to a potentially deadly situation.


NYPD cop opens fire on career criminal who shot man outside NYC store in ambush-style attack  New York Post