New York State trooper opens fires on RFK Bridge after driver hits him: No one is injured but suspect is taken into custody
- While nobody was injured by the shots, the trooper was taken to Elmhurst Hospital in Queens to treat a leg injury he suffered during the incident
- NYPD units confirmed a suspect was taken into custody in the Bronx
- All northbound lanes were initially closed, but the northbound right lane has been reopened since
A New York State trooper opened fire on the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge after being struck by a car on Sunday.
Around 12.50pm, shots were reported to have been fired at the entrance of the bridge on the Manhattan span, according to police.
Police later confirmed that the trooper had initially been struck by a gray car.
While nobody was injured by the shots, the trooper was taken to Elmhurst Hospital in Queens to treat a leg injury he suffered during the incident. He is stable, police said.
NYPD units confirmed a suspect, who has not been named, was taken into custody in the Bronx, near W 138th St and Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, ABC News reported.
A New York State trooper opened fire on the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge after being struck by a car on Sunday
The trooper shot more than once after being struck by a car
Police received reports that the trooper opened fire shortly before 1pm on Sunday
A gray car, likely to be the one pictured, struck the trooper, police said
The NYPD warned the public about heavy traffic in the area
Police said one suspect is in custody
At the scene, several ambulance, NYPD and state police cars could be seen blocking traffic to the bridge. At least three vehicles were damaged.
State police, Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority and the NYPD are now conducting an investigation into the incident.
All northbound lanes were initially closed, but the northbound right lane has been reopened since.
The NYPD warned the public about heavy traffic in the area.
All northbound lanes were initially closed, but the northbound right lane has been reopened since
NYPD units confirmed a suspect, who has not been named, was taken into custody in the Bronx, near W 138th St and Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd
At the scene, several ambulance, NYPD and state police cars could be seen blocking traffic to the bridge
At least three vehicles were damaged
An investigation is now being conducted to determine what happened
New York State troopers at the scene. A black damaged car can be seen