In Brooklyn's Flatbush neighborhood, a recent police encounter took an unexpected turn, resulting in a minor commotion and an unintended firearm discharge.
The incident, which unfolded rapidly on Sunday morning, brought attention to the persistent issue of illicit firearms circulating in the city.
Around 3:15 a.m., law enforcement officers responded to an altercation between two groups near a banquet hall on Bedford Avenue. Despite efforts to quell the disturbance, the situation remained tense even after the hall closed at 3:30 a.m., with a crowd lingering outside.
Allegedly, one officer reported that two individuals in a black four-door Honda, which was parked nearby, had brandished a firearm at him.
Moments later, as the black vehicle pulled up alongside an ambulance at a traffic light, officers approached it.
During the interaction, the driver suddenly accelerated, causing a sergeant's arm to become trapped in the window. In the ensuing struggle, the officer stumbled, resulting in an inadvertent discharge of his weapon, with a single round being fired.
A pursuit ensued, with several officers giving chase both on foot and by car. Fortunately, the NYPD categorized the incident as an 'accidental discharge,' with no serious injuries reported.
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