NYPD Sergeant Injured, Suspect Shot After Bronx Robbery and Standoff

Bronx Police-Involved Shooting

• 🎯 An 18-year-old suspect, Antonio Morales, is hospitalized after a police-involved shooting in the Bronx.
• 📍 The incident began with a domestic dispute in the Van Nest section and culminated in a shooting in the Williamsbridge section.

Suspect's Mother Denies Allegations

• 💬 The suspect's mother stated off-camera that her son did not pull a gun on her or his brother.
• 🔍 The investigation into the events is ongoing by the NYPD.

Confrontation and Scuffle

• 🏠 Police and the suspect's father located Morales at an apartment building.
• 💥 Morales allegedly fired three shots from inside the apartment before attempting to flee.
• 🤕 During a scuffle as officers tried to apprehend him, an NYPD sergeant was injured, hitting his head.
• 🔫 Morales was shot twice in the lower back and right arm by responding officers.

Recovered Evidence and Suspect's History

• 🎒 A loaded gun, believed to be used in the shooting, was recovered from Morales's backpack.
• ⚖️ Morales has a prior arrest in January for attempted murder involving a 15-year-old and has previously been a victim of a shooting.

Sergeant's Condition

• ❤️ The injured NYPD sergeant is in stable condition at the hospital with his pregnant wife.
• ✅ He is expected to make a full recovery.