NEW YORK — The NYPD released body-worn camera footage showing an officer-involved shooting of a man who pointed a gun at police officers, according to a critical incident release.
The Jan. 10 incident began when officers heard a gunshot while patrolling a neighborhood, according to the release. The officers then saw the suspect fleeing and pursued him on foot and in a vehicle.
Video shows officers issuing instructions to the suspect to stop. Instead, the suspect ducked behind a tree before emerging to point a gun at one of the officers. He then turned and pointed the handgun at a sergeant.
The sergeant, along with three other officers, then fired shots, striking the suspect and bringing him to the ground.
The man was taken into custody without further incident and was treated at a hospital, according to the release. He was charged with attempted first- and second-degree murder, first- and second-degree criminal use of a firearm, attempted aggravated assault on an officer and other gun-related charges.
