An NYPD detective was shot during a standoff with a man who barricaded himself inside an apartment on the Lower East Side.
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 10:13PMAn NYPD detective was shot Tuesday morning during a police standoff with a barricaded suspect at an apartment building on the Lower East Side .
The suspect, later identified as 35-year-old Edwin Rivera, fired five to six rounds, hitting an officer's ballistic shield. No officers were struck and they did not return fire. Police say Rivera opened fire again, striking one of the officers in the shoulder. Officers returned fire, striking the suspect, who was then taken into custody.Rivera is currently on parole and has a prior arrest for drugs. Police were investigating guns at the time of the search warrant.
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