FBI Agent Shot in Shoulder During Brooklyn Drive-By
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The agent underwent surgery, according to a report.
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An FBI agent was shot Saturday during a drive-by while he was conducting surveillance in Brooklyn, New York City’s NBC affiliate reported. The agent, who was not identified in the NBC New York report, suffered a gunshot wound to his shoulder and underwent surgery at Kings County Hospital. He was alert and conscious before going into surgery. The agent was conducting surveillance as part of a drug investigation in the Canarsie neighborhood when the alleged shooter drove a BMW the wrong way down a one-way street, and then blasted the agent’s car, sources told NBC New York. The agent then went after the BMW, stopped at a corner, got out of his car and fired “more than 10 times” at the auto. The suspected shooter left the BMW at an auto repair shot and enlisted a friend to drive him to the hospital. The suspect, who was in custody, underwent surgery for a gunshot wound to his hand, sources told the outlet. The NYPD said there are no outstanding suspects. Charges are pending.
Earlier today, one of our agents was wounded by gunfire in Brooklyn and transported to a local hospital. No further details are available at this time.
There are no outstanding suspects at this time. Expect a large police presence in the area of 92nd Street & Avenue N in #Brooklyn as the investigation continues. Wishing the agent a speedy recovery. https://t.co/jnMScb5fFr
