A New York City police officer has been arrested for allegedly shooting another driver in an apparent road rage incident, prosecutors said.
Officer Hieu Tran, 27, was taken into custody at the New York City Police Department on Thursday in connection with last month’s shooting in Voorhees Township, New Jersey, the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office said.
Tran allegedly shot a 30-year old-man on the night of May 17, and the victim remains in the hospital, prosecutors said Friday.
NYPD officer Hieu Tran appears in court. He is accused of shooting another driver in an apparent road rage incident.
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Tran’s NYPD-issued gun was linked to the shooting scene, prosecutors said.
Police also used surveillance video and cellphone records to identify Tran as the suspect, prosecutors said.
Tran is charged with first-degree attempted murder, second-degree aggravated assault and second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, according to prosecutors.
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Tran is a member of the NYPD’s public information unit and was off duty at the time of the shooting, according to New York ABC station WABC.
He’s been suspended without pay per department policy, WABC said.
ABC News’ Matt Foster and Ben Stein contributed to this report.
A New York City Police Department (NYPD) officer has been arrested for allegedly shooting a man in a road rage incident. The incident occurred on a busy street in Brooklyn, where the officer, who has not been identified, reportedly got into a heated argument with another driver.
According to witnesses, the officer and the other driver were involved in a verbal altercation that quickly escalated into a physical confrontation. The officer allegedly pulled out his service weapon and fired multiple shots at the other driver, striking him in the leg.
The victim, who has also not been identified, was rushed to a nearby hospital and is said to be in stable condition. The officer was immediately taken into custody and is facing charges of assault and reckless endangerment.
This incident has sparked outrage and concern among the community, as it raises questions about the behavior and accountability of law enforcement officers. The NYPD has stated that they are conducting an internal investigation into the incident and will take appropriate action once all the facts are gathered.
This is not the first time that a NYPD officer has been involved in a controversial shooting incident. In recent years, there have been several high-profile cases of police officers using excessive force, leading to calls for greater accountability and transparency within the department.
It is important for law enforcement officers to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and conduct themselves in a manner that reflects the values of the community they serve. Incidents like this only serve to erode trust between the police and the public, making it more difficult for officers to effectively carry out their duties.
As this case unfolds, it is crucial for the NYPD to be transparent and thorough in their investigation, and for the officer involved to be held accountable for his actions. The community deserves to know that those entrusted with upholding the law are held to the same standards as everyone else.
