The Kings County GOP shared a video on Monday showing an NYPD detective in Queens getting attacked by a guy with a stick *while* he was investigating a different crime:
Just another day in @NYCMayor's safest city!!
NYPD detective attacked while investigating a crime. pic.twitter.com/4Tcaxu1SGM
— Brooklyn Republicans (@KingsCountyGOP) April 27, 2021
The suspect was quickly arrested by others on the scene:
Queens: Prince St. & 39th Avenue, an #NYPD detective that was investigating a crime scene was struck in the head by a suspect using a stick.@NYPDnews tells @NY_Scoop that the suspect was arrested by members of the @NYPD109Pct who were present on the scene.@NYPDShea @NYCMayor pic.twitter.com/p0HEPqLdT2
— NYC Scoop (@NY_Scoop) April 26, 2021
The detective was treated and released for minor injuries:
The detective was transported to Booth Memorial Hospital where he was treated for minor injuries.
— NYC Scoop (@NY_Scoop) April 26, 2021
Exit question: Is the suspect out on bail already?
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