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A New York City police sergeant was shot while responding to a robbery in the Bronx on Thursday evening. The incident occurred around 10:20 p.m. at 1015 East Gun Hill Road in the Williamsbridge neighborhood. According to amNewYork, the sergeant from the 49th Precinct was injured when a suspect, identified as 18-year-old Antonio Morales, fired shots from inside an apartment. The sergeant was hit in the neck and shoulder but was alert and conscious when taken to Jacobi Medical Center, where he is expected to recover.
The shooting unfolded after officers responded to a 911 call reporting a domestic robbery. Morales allegedly robbed his mother and brother at gunpoint before fleeing to the apartment complex. When officers arrived, Morales attempted to escape by shooting out a window, but instead, he was confronted by police. An officer fired back, striking Morales twice. He was also taken to Jacobi Medical Center and is in critical condition.
Morales has a significant criminal history, with previous arrests for firearm possession and domestic assault. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and a person of interest is in custody. This incident marked the third police shooting in New York City within 48 hours, highlighting ongoing concerns about violence in the area.
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