NYPD Officer Fatally Shot During Traffic Stop in Queens, US

A New York City police officer was shot and killed during a traffic stop on Monday in the Far Rockaway section of Queens. The incident occurred just before 5:50 p.m. as the officer and his partner, who were part of the NYPD Critical Response Team, approached a vehicle. The suspect pointed a gun at the officers and shot the officer below his bullet-proof vest. Despite efforts to save him, the officer, a three-year veteran, could not be revived. Police Commissioner Edward Caban confirmed that the suspect refused to comply with lawful orders before opening fire on the officer. Mayor Eric Adams described the shooting as a senseless act of violence and emphasized the need to support law enforcement in the face of such threats. Patrick Hendry, president of the Police Benevolent Association of New York, condemned the attack and called for an end to violence against police officers. The incident has shocked the community and raised concerns about the risks faced by law enforcement officers in the line of duty.