NYPD Deputy Commissioner Kaz Daughtry shared the photos showing the officer with a staple in his head and the object allegedly used to strike him at a protest march from 39th St. to Columbus Circle.
An NYPD officer was struck in the head with an object during an ‘unlawful protest’ over the weekend in New York City, and now, NYPD Deputy Commissioner Kaz Daughtry is sounding the alarm on police assaults.Daughtry shared two photos on social media showing the officer with a staple in his head and the object allegedly used to strike him at a Saturday night protest march from 39th St. to Columbus Circle.
No one was charged with assault, so the suspect in the attack has not been caught, police said. The officer is expected to be OK.Meanwhile, new numbers released by the New York Post are bringing heightened awareness to the issue.The Post, citing NYPD data, wrote that 5,363 cops were injured last year, with 1,286 officers hurt in battles with suspects between October and December, alone.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Crime in the City this week: NYPD attack investigation, NYC nightclub theft ring, NYCHA bribery bustHere's s look at some of the more notable crimes across NYC this week, including new video of the NYPD officer attack, a shooting inside a Times Square store and a brazen Bronx bodega robbery.
Read more »
NYC snow storm Tuesday: Winter storm warnings issued in NYC-areaWill NYC see measurable snow just before Valentine's Day? Winter Storm Warnings were issued north and west of NYC Sunday night.
Read more »
NYC weather live updates: NYC remote learning stalled by tech issuesSnow falling on NYC, Feb 13
Read more »
NYPD: Teen accused of Times Square shooting charged as an adult with attempted murderNYPD: Teen accused of Times Square shooting charged as an adult with attempted murder
Read more »
Bronx teen charged with murder in fatal subway shooting: NYPDBronx teen charged with murder in fatal subway shooting: NYPD
Read more »
Manhattan judge sets bail for men accused in Times Square brawl with NYPDManhattan judge sets bail for men accused in Times Square brawl with NYPD
Read more »