Emergency Services Unit
Coverage of Emergency Services Unit in the Nexus archive.
- NYPD detective shot in standoff details recovery: ‘I’m working really hard to get back to where I was’
A veteran NYPD detective was shot during a standoff in Brooklyn by a mentally deranged man. The detective called his wife while bleeding to reassure her and expressed hope to return to the NYPD’s Emergency Services Unit soon.
- Bronx police shooting: Driver shot by cops after allegedly striking officer with vehicle, sources say
A driver struck a police sergeant with his vehicle in the Bronx, prompting officers to shoot and wound the driver. The injured sergeant was hospitalized and is expected to survive, while the driver was also taken to the hospital in stable condition. The incident occurred on June 21 near 380 Fordham Road as part of an ongoing investigation.
- People emerge from New York City manhole – video
New York police are investigating people emerging from city manholes, with a video showing seven individuals climbing out of a manhole in Brooklyn on 29 May. The NYPD confirmed they sent officers into the sewer system to check for threats but found nothing.