Multiple sources are reporting that a New York City police officer was shot in the head earlier this evening and is in serious condition or worse.
An NYPD officer has been shot in East Harlem after responding to reports of a man with a gun & a foot pursuit of a suspect. Update to follow
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) October 21, 2015
WATCH LIVE: Chopper 4 over FDR Drive, shut down where cop was shot; heavy delays: https://t.co/fYsLgXOalC pic.twitter.com/NRd8J8yZt8
— NBC New York (@NBCNewYork) October 21, 2015
Officer was shot interrupting a robbery in progress. Crime scene at E 102 St. Gun and casings recovered there. 2nd gun found at 120 & FDR.
— John Cardillo (@johncardillo) October 21, 2015
Police were first called to the area for a report of gunshots fired and an armed man riding a bicycle around 102nd Street, a senior police official tells NBC 4 New York.
When officers caught up with the man several blocks north, on 120th Street near the FDR Drive, a shootout ensued, the official said. An officer was shot in the head during the shootout and taken to Harlem Hospital.
Another man who was wounded by a gunshot was found nearby, although police are unsure if he is the suspect or another victim.
Mayor Bill de Blasio is reportedly at Harlem Hospital now.
Mayor de Blasio is headed up to Harlem Hospital to see police officer who was shot tonight. Cop in serious condition. Mayor likely to talk.
— Josh Dawsey (@jdawsey1) October 21, 2015
Both @BilldeBlasio and @CommissBratton at Harlem Hospital, we're awaiting update on officer shot #News4NY pic.twitter.com/WT3cngP294
— Michael George (@mgeorge4NY) October 21, 2015
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At hospital now with our officer who was shot tonight in East Harlem. Keep him in your prayers.
— Bill Bratton (@CommissBratton) October 21, 2015
Sources telling me perp was shot by cop. Perp at Cornell Hosp.
— John Cardillo (@johncardillo) October 21, 2015
Getting news I didn't want to get. Officer's condition is grave. Not likely to survive from what I'm being told.
— John Cardillo (@johncardillo) October 21, 2015
Nothing would make me happier than to be dead wrong about the officer's condition. But the source is as solid as they come.
— John Cardillo (@johncardillo) October 21, 2015
UPDATE: Cop shot in face during shootout in East Harlem, is in critical condition: sources https://t.co/tKpzgB44gl pic.twitter.com/XyUFfaWPq4
— NBC New York (@NBCNewYork) October 21, 2015
NOW ON NEWS 4: Cop shot in head in East Harlem in "very critical condition"; de Blasio, Bratton to update soon https://t.co/orix8uXxei
— NBC New York (@NBCNewYork) October 21, 2015
Will update soon from Harlem Hospital. New Yorkers, please keep the @nypdnews Officer who was shot on duty tonight in your thoughts.
— Mayor Bill de Blasio (@NYCMayor) October 21, 2015
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Update
Terrible news:
NYPD Police Officer Randolph Holder was shot and killed in the line of duty tonight. pic.twitter.com/LB9D402akV
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) October 21, 2015
.@NYPDPSA5 Officers in East Harlem responded to shots fired; further, a person stated he was victim of armed robbery of his bike.
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) October 21, 2015
Police Officer Holder was fatally shot; a wounded suspect was apprehended 4 blocks away.
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) October 21, 2015
We honor memory of @NYPDNews Officer Holder who, in the words of Lincoln, gave the last full measure of his devotion to the city he loved.
— Mayor Bill de Blasio (@NYCMayor) October 21, 2015
This is a developing story; Twitchy will update it as details become available.
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