A disturbing surveillance video has been released that shows how a gunman and a new NYPD cop Brett Boller got into a fight in Queens on Wednesday afternoon
The video shows Officer Brett Boller wrestling with the man before he falls down on 161st Street in Jamaica at about 3:20 p.m.
The potential shooter is also seen dropping something as he runs away and then picking it up in the road behind a white SUV. Also one of the people walking by, who seems to be a child, is seen hiding between parked cars in the street to avoid gunshots. After going in the wrong way, a food delivery cyclist has to paddle for his life.
Video captures NYPD rookie police officer Brett Boller being shot in Queens
Another police officer shot. This time in NYC. Thankfully, the injuries are non-life threatening. But the insult remains. Rookie NYPD Officer Brett Boller, 22, was shot in the leg protecting and serving his city. Again, we say, it’s NEVER okay to hurt or harm police officers. pic.twitter.com/kYqXZpeNbh
— Boston Police Patrolmen's Association (BPPA) (@BostonPatrolmen) April 6, 2023
Eyewitnesses say that the suspect was being chased by two police officers before they turned onto 161st St. One of the cops fell down, and his partner nearly fell on him. Someone picked up his hat and gave it to another cop after it fell off. The seller said he thought the suspect had tried to steal something and didn’t know he had a gun.
NYPD rookie cop shot in Queens receives surgery
Before police came to see what was going on, only one shot was fired. Brett Boller was hit in the hip. He had surgery and is now healing at Jamaica Hospital. His partner was holding the cut and telling him that the ambulance was almost there and that he would be fine.
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A rookie NYPD cop with just three months on the force was shot in the leg on Wednesday during an altercation in Queens, cops said.Officer Brett Boller, was struck by gunfire when a suspect opened fire while attempting to evade arrest on 161st St. near Jamaica Avenue pic.twitter.com/tDoZNNQ4wO
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The street vendor told what happened. He saw the cop on the ground and his partner holding the wound. The vendor said Brett Boller was groaning and looked like he had been tackled hard.
“I saw the police putting up tape all over the place,” said a garage worker. “The NYPD did a good job. I take the bus all the time. He has a gun on the bus. That’s ridiculous. Who carries a gun on a bus?” he added.
The Brett Boller shooting has shocked the neighbourhood and made people worry about gun crime there. Also the cops are looking into what happened and trying to find out who did it. Anyone who knows something should call the NYPD.
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