Man Shot by Cops This Morning in Building Near Cherry and Pike Streets
A man was shot during an incident with police this morning near Cherry and Pike streets. He’s hospitalized in critical condition.
It happened around 7 a.m. No police were injured during the confrontation. The victim was rushed to Bellevue Hospital.
According to Channel 4, cops responded to a residential building. The man allegedly “jumped out toward police” with a knife in his hand. NY1 reported that the NYPD had been called to the scene due to, “an order of protection violation.” The 7th Precinct advised people to avoid the area due to the ongoing police investigation.
ADVISORY: Due to an ongoing police investigation avoid Cherry St between Pike & Rutgers Slip! Large police presence and heavy traffic in the area. Follow @NYPD7Pct for updates. pic.twitter.com/THaJTnzNeX
— NYPD 7th Precinct (@NYPD7Pct) February 8, 2019
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