A New York Police Department cop was shot in the head in the Bronx, New York State, on Thursday night (US time), as per US reports. Fortunately, the sergeant averted the near-fatal tragedy, as he was taken to Jacobi Hospital for surgery in stable condition, according to a source quoted by the CBS News.

Meanwhile, the New York Post and several other US outlets stated that a suspect had already been taken into custody.

The incident happened in the East Gun Hill Road area, Williamsbridge section. In the aftermath of the shooting , emerging videos from the scene indicated a heavy police presence in the area.

What do we know about the Bronx shooting suspect?

Although more official word on the issue is awaited, the NY Daily News cited officials saying that a confrontation took place ar

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