In a breaking update, it has been confirmed that the suspect who shot two NYPD officers in Queens is an illegal immigrant from Venezuela, identified as 19-year-old Bernardo Raul Castro Matta. This suspect, linked to multiple scooter-related robberies in Queens, entered the U.S. through Eagle Pass, Texas. Living at a migrant shelter in a former Courtyard Marriott hotel, Castro Matta fired at the officers during a foot chase, striking one in the stomach and the other in the leg. Both officers, now in stable condition, demonstrated extraordinary bravery and were wearing bulletproof vests. Upon their release from the hospital, they were met with cheers from fellow NYPD officers and citizens. Mayor Eric Adams condemned the shooting as a “senseless act of violence,” highlighting the dangers law enforcement faces daily. The suspect, also injured and hospitalized, possessed the firearm illegally. This incident underscores the escalating crime patterns involving scooters, which have surged dramatically over the past three years.
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Two dedicated NYPD officers were shot while in pursuit of a suspect on a motorized scooter in Queens during the early hours of this morning. The incident took place at the intersection of 89th St. and 23rd Ave. in the Elmhurst neighborhood around 1:41 AM.
The courageous officers, who were part of the public safety unit in the 115th precinct, spotted the suspect and attempted to pull him over. However, upon being confronted, the suspect abandoned the scooter and fled on foot.
Undeterred, the officers gave chase, determined to ensure the safety of their community. Shockingly, the suspect turned and opened fire, injuring one officer in the back and grazing the other officer’s stomach.
At least one of the officers returned fire, managing to hit the 19-year-old suspect in the leg.
Upon the arrival of emergency services, the injured officers were quickly transported to Elmhurst General Hospital, where they are receiving medical treatment for their injuries. Meanwhile, the suspect was taken into custody and transferred to Booth Memorial Hospital for medical attention.
This harrowing incident serves as a stark reminder of the immense risks that law enforcement officers face daily while safeguarding our communities. The bravery and dedication demonstrated by these officers in the face of danger is truly commendable, and their sacrifices deserve our utmost respect and support.
As the investigation into this incident continues, our thoughts and prayers are with the injured officers for a swift and full recovery.
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“This incident underscores the escalating crime patterns involving scooters, which have surged dramatically over the past three years.“
No it’s the escalating crimes of illegal aliens.
Also how can an illegal alien have a legal firearm. Thanks you damn democrats.
Illegals help bring lawlessness to our land and assist in helping Sleepy build a case for stripping us of our 2nd amendment rights. There’s a method to the madness in leaving the borders wide open.
YES, George Soros open borders is helping to COLLAPSE the worlds protective nation states.
Those AIDING and abetting them with money (through funded NGO’s just outside our borders) should be held financially and personally responsible.
They first TESTED this method in Europe (see how Hungary PROTECTED their borders from the flood of illegal immigrants a few years ago), and then once they refine the method, they DEPLOY it here!
“ possessed the firearm illegally” So much for your ‘gun control’ laws. Amazingly, bad guys don’t obey them. OH! shock and surprise! NOT.
FYI. Zuelans have a look to them. They don’t have the same appearance as those from Mexico. Learn to spot these vipers. Don’t hesitate to deploy appropriate and prejudicial force if necessary.
Thanksto biden, we now have more lawlessness, and we already have enough in this country, they did away with 350,000 asylum claims so these illegals can stay in country, look for civil unrest y’all
Thank Brain Dead Joe Bidumb One Dumb Ass POS
It’s not just him – he’s just the upfront non functional puppet on display
– its the whole “apparatus “ behind him and the UN (WEF, WHO) all working in tandem to destroy the constitution and protections within the USA for our citizens.
“The suspect possessed the firearm illegally”…
No kidding. You can’t fool these guys, eh – hahahahahaha…
The family should personally sue all those OPENING our borders up to unvetted criminals from all over the world!
You know who they are!
George Soros open borders is helping to COLLAPSE the worlds protective nation states.
Those AIDING and abetting them with money (through funded NGO’s just outside our borders) should be held financially and personally responsible.
They first TESTED this method in Europe (see how Hungary PROTECTED their borders from the flood of illegal immigrants a few years ago), and then once they refine the method, they DEPLOY it here!
Well we will now hear from the gun control IDIOTS.
I thought that NYC was safe because they have strict gun control laws? An illegal alien with an illegal (stolen) gun and shooting police officers — how could that happen? We are told that these people are coming here for a better life and are good, hard working people (they are also good swimmers). Are we being lied to?
Thank Biden and his democrats for hurting two more Americans.