NYPD suspends mayor's security guard after off-duty shooting leaves Bronx
The New York City Police Department has suspended an officer who serves as a guardian at the mayoral residence and City Hall following his decision to shoot another individual while on leave. According to reports, approximately 9 p.m., Monday night near Kingsbridge Avenue (167 W.
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1An off-duty NYPD officer has been suspended after shooting and critically injuring a civilian while not on duty.
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2The incident occurred Monday night around 9 p.m., just outside an apartment building at 167 W. 23rd St in the Kingsbridge section of The Bronx, leaving one man with head injuries who remains clinging to life as police investigate.
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A New York City police officer working security at the mayor's residence and City Hall has been suspended after shooting a man while off duty.
— [Mar 18, 20:45] NYPD says officer who guards mayor's home is suspended... (Mynorthwest)An investigation is underway into an incident where an off-duty police officer shot and critically injured one person in the Bronx on Monday night. The video of the event shows a man drawing his weapon, aiming at someone else before pinning him down.
— [Mar 18, 03:17] Police investigating after... (Abc7ny)'The shooting happened just over nine p.m.' on March sixteen outside an apartment building in the Bronx. The man was shot and left clinging to life as of Tuesday morning.
— [Mar 18, 03:45] Off-duty cops shoots... (Amny)A New York City police officer who works security for Mayor Zohran Mamdani has been suspended without pay after shooting a 30-year-old man critically near Gracie Mansion while off duty on Monday night; the incident occurred following an interaction about stolen cars, and neither the suspect nor victim have yet faced charges.