NYPD Officer Shot by Friendly Fire During Attempted Carjacking in Queens

Incident Overview

• 🎯 An NYPD officer was shot in the leg while responding to an attempted carjacking in Queens.
• ⚡ The officer sustained the injury from friendly fire and is expected to survive.
• 🚨 The incident occurred just before 9:00 a.m. as officers were responding to a separate call.

Suspect Apprehended

• 👤 A 28-year-old suspect, identified as Kevin Dwisen, has been taken into custody.
• ⚠️ The suspect has a lengthy criminal record, including prior arrests for theft and robbery, and was reportedly on parole.
• 🚫 No weapon was found on the suspect at the time of his arrest.

How the Carjacking Unfolded

• 🚗 Officers observed the attempted carjacking of a black Toyota Highlander outside a home.
• 🗣️ The suspect allegedly tackled the Uber driver to steal the car keys after realizing there was no key fob.
• 🚓 Police responded by blocking the vehicle and apprehending the suspect.

Officer's Condition and Investigation

• 🏥 The injured officer was conscious and alert when transported to Jamaica Hospital and is expected to recover.
• 🔍 Detectives are continuing to investigate the scene, reviewing surveillance video, and interviewing witnesses to determine the exact sequence of events.
• 🗣️ The mayor emphasized that the suspect, due to his criminal history, should have been incarcerated rather than on the streets.