Teen Faces Attempted Murder Charge In NYPD Cop Shooting: Police

NEW YORK CITY — A teenager faces an attempted murder charge in a Bronx shooting that left an NYPD officer wounded, police said.

The boy, 16, remained in custody as Officer Paul Lee was released from a hospital to the cheers of his fellow cops, hours after the early Tuesday shooting, video posted by the NYPD shows.

"We wish him the very best as he recovers," an NYPD tweet states

PO Lee, from the @NYPD48Pct, who was shot this morning, was released from the hospital to the cheers & applause from his brothers & sisters in blue. We wish him the very best as he recovers.

Thank you to the doctors & nurses at @SBHBronx for taking care of one of our finest. pic.twitter.com/z2CDZHGF21
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) January 17, 2023

Lee and another cop drew gunfire after they approached two young men on a Bronx street corner that has been the focus of gang activity, authorities said.

At least six shots were fired at the cops' car, with one striking Lee in the arm, police said. Lee, despite his wound, still managed to return fire, authorities said.

Cops later arrested the 16-year-old boy, who they said was one of three suspects involved in the shooting and another nearby gunfire incident.

The boy faces requested charges of attempted murder, assault and criminal possession of a weapon, police said.