NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Police opened fire on the West Side Highway overnight after pulling over a suspected car thief.
Investigators said the situation began around midnight when a Toyota Camry was stolen at force at West 31st Street and Broadway.
An hour later, police in an unmarked vehicle spotted a car matching the description of the stolen Camry.
They pulled the car over at West 44th Street and the West Side Highway, and the uniformed officers got out of to confront the 44-year-old driver.
BREAKING: Police open fire overnight on the West Side Highway. Investigators say it all started when an officer pulled over a suspected car thief. 44yo suspect has been arrested, an officer is being treated in hospital for ringing in his ears. Latest on @CBSNewYork pic.twitter.com/1NsVJ7eJaX
— John Dias (@JohnBDias) May 6, 2021
Police say he hit the gas and reversed right into the officers’ vehicle.
One officer fired two shots at the suspect, but did not hit him.
The man was taken into custody, and charges are pending.
The officer was taken to the hospital with ringing in the ear.
Part of the West Side Highway is closed between West 44th and West 47th streets, and drivers should expect delays in the area.
from CBS New York https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2021/05/06/west-side-highway-police-shooting/
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