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NYPD detective shot in Brooklyn after being approached gunman, Commissioner Tisch says
A NYPD detective was shot in the back by an 18-year-old gunman in Brooklyn, while another officer was injured during the incident. The suspect, who was apprehended after a struggle, was found on surveillance video holding a gun minutes before the shooting. The detective's ballistic vest prevented serious injury, and he is expected to recover fully.
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