Protester Stab Police In The Neck, Takes Gun & Shoots 2 Other Cops

Protester Stabs NY Officer In Neck, Takes Gun & Shoots 2 Other Cops

Yesterday, three New York City police officers were attacked in Brooklyn by a man who is being described as a protester. The man, who is currently in critical condition, is being labeled a “hero” by many on social media.

Police Commissioner Dermot Shea told media that two officers were working an anti-looting post at the corner of Church and Flatbush avenues around 11:45 p.m.

Then a man armed with a knife walked up casually and stabbed one of the cops in the side of the neck. A struggle ensued and police claim that the “protester”managed to grab a gun from one of the officers, and shot two other cops.

BREAKING: 2 NYPD Officers shot at
Church Ave And flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. pic.twitter.com/tvdbEtWPqY

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According to authorities, NYPD officers in the area heard the shots and rushed to the scene. More shots were fired, police said. Two cops suffered gunshot wounds to the hand and the suspect was shot multiple times.

All three officers were rushed to a nearby hospital and are all expected to survive.