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NYPD detective shot in Brooklyn, teen suspect in custody: cops, sources

NYPD detective shot in Brooklyn; 18-year-old suspect in custody after violent confrontation

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The brief

An NYPD detective was shot in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, after an armed individual approached an unmarked police vehicle. The officer, wearing a bulletproof vest, was wounded in the incident. Police have taken an 18-year-old suspect into custody, though details about the motive or circumstances remain limited.

Coverage from *amNewYork*, *CBS News*, and local outlets like *News12 Brooklyn* and *ABC7 New York* confirms the shooting occurred during the holiday weekend. Reports note separate incidents involving children shot in the same area, though no direct connection to the detective’s case has been established. Commissioner James O’Neill Tisch provided initial statements to multiple news organizations.

Authorities have not released further details about the suspect’s identity or the detective’s condition beyond describing the injuries as non-life-threatening. Watch for updates on whether additional suspects or charges will be announced, as well as any public safety responses in Brooklyn.

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Quick answers

Was the NYPD detective killed in the shooting?

No. Coverage from multiple outlets states the detective was wounded but survived the incident.

Is the suspect’s name or motive known?

Not yet. Reports identify the suspect as an 18-year-old but do not provide a name or motive for the shooting.

Are there other shootings linked to this case?

Separate shootings involving children occurred in Brooklyn over the same weekend, but coverage does not yet specify a connection to the detective’s case.

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NYPD Brooklyn shootings Law enforcement Crown Heights Suspect in custody

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