BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) — An NYPD officer was shot at the Sutter Avenue subway station in Brooklyn on Sunday, according to police sources.
Police officers approached a man for fare evasion, and the suspect allegedly pulled out a knife, according to sources. The situation escalated, and shots were fired. It is unclear who shot the police officer, sources said.
The condition of the officer was not immediately known.
The shooting disrupted service on the L line.
“L train service is disrupted in Brooklyn,” the MTA said on X. “L service is bypassing Sutter Ave. in both directions. NYPD is conducting an investigation at Sutter Ave.”
The NYPD urged people to avoid the area of Van Sinderen Avenue and Sutter Avenue.
“Due to a police investigation, avoid the vicinity of Van Sinderen Avenue & Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn. Expect a police presence & traffic delays in the surrounding area,” police said.
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Matthew Euzarraga is a multimedia journalist from El Paso, Texas. He has covered local news and LGBTQIA topics in the New York City Metro area since 2021. He joined the PIX11 Digital team in 2023. You can see more of his work here.
