An NYPD officer was killed and another is in critical condition after a shooting in Harlem on Friday night.
NEW YORK CITY -- Two NYPD officers responding to a domestic violence call of a mother and son fighting were shot, one fatally, Friday night.
The 47-year-old suspect, believed to be the son, was then shot by another officer. His condition is unknown. "It is our city against the killers, this was just not an attack on three brave officers, this was an attack on the city of New York - it is an attack on the children and families of this city," NYC Mayor Eric Adams said.Police officers had previously responded to the apartment for a domestic violence call in August.
"I have to ask you, no matter how painful this moment is, please do not give up on the people in this city," Adams said.
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