An investigation is underway following a shooting by an off-duty NYPD officer Monday night in the Bronx that has left a 30-year-old man in critical condition.
Video footage shows the officer aiming his weapon and then pinning an individual behind a white car. According to NYPD sources, the officer believed the occupants of the car had stolen his vehicle.
Surveillance video captured the moment the single shot was fired, piercing the driver’s side window of the car and striking the 30-year-old man. The bullet’s trajectory continued, shattering a window at a bar on West 231st Street and Albany Crescent.
Employees at the bar, who were preparing for the St. Patrick’s Day rush, initially believed a tire had blown on a nearby bus before realizing the window had been struck by gunfire. One employee stated, “Everybody was like ‘oh my god, that’s a shot.’”
The 30-year-old man was transported to a hospital, possibly in the same vehicle. The off-duty officer, who works in the NYPD’s Intelligence Division, has been placed on modified duty.
Frequently Asked Questions
What prompted the shooting?
NYPD sources stated the off-duty officer believed the people in a white car had stolen his vehicle.
Where did the shooting occur?
The shooting took place in Kingsbridge, The Bronx.
What is the condition of the man who was shot?
The 30-year-old man is in critical condition with a gunshot wound to the head.
As the investigation continues, it remains to be seen what legal ramifications, if any, the officer will face, and how this incident will impact perceptions of off-duty officers’ authority and use of force.
