NYPD detective shot in Brooklyn, teen suspect in custody: cops, sources

NYPD detective shot in Brooklyn, teen suspect in custody: cops, sources

An NYPD officer was shot in Brooklyn Sunday morning and has been rushed to the hospital with minor injuries, cops and sources said.

An 18-year-old suspect has been arrested and a gun has been recovered, sources told The Post.

Police at the scene of the shooting involving an NYPD detective. Christopher Sadowski for NY Post

A police officer with a mustache and glasses stands at a crime scene blocked off by yellow tape.
A teenage suspect is in custody, sources told The Post. Christopher Sadowski for NY Post

Cops responded to a 911 call at 4:14 a.m. for shots fired at Nostrand Avenue and St. Johns Place in Crown Heights, the NYPD said.

The officer, a detective, was shot in the vest, and has minor injuries, sources said.

The cop was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

A press conference is expected later on Sunday.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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