A shocking incident has unfolded in New York City as an off-duty NYPD officer took matters into his own hands to stop a pair of thieves from stealing a catalytic converter from a parked car. The officer, who has not been named, allegedly fired a shot in an attempt to scare off the suspects, but it's unclear whether the bullet actually struck anyone. The incident has raised questions about the officer's actions and whether they were justified in using deadly force to prevent a relatively minor crime. As authorities investigate the shooting, residents are left wondering what they can do to protect their vehicles from increasingly brazen catalytic converter thieves.
Off-duty NYPD cop shoots at crooks stealing catalytic converter from car New York Daily News
