Crime & Safety

Police: Suspect Shot At Officer While Trying To Flee Crash On Long Island

The suspect was eventually found hiding in a backyard shed on Mohawk Drive.

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March 21, 2021

Investigators say a suspect fired a gun at a police officer on Long Island on Saturday.

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According to police, the officer saw the suspect trying to drive away from a crash on Parkdale Drive in North Babylon.

Moments later, his vehicle stopped working, and he got out and ran, allegedly firing his gun at the officer chasing him.

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