At about 6pm Eastern time an NYPD policeman was shot in the face, and police are now reporting that they have captured a suspect by the name of Demetrius Blackwell.
here's your cop shooter #NYCCopShot Demetrius Blackwell pic.twitter.com/VoakCsFlTA
— (((AARPGoddess))) (@MARSHALANDAR) May 3, 2015
Demetrius Blackwell in custody for the shooting of #NYPD Sergeant from 105 pct. Thx @keck1157 (Ret. NYPD) for pic. pic.twitter.com/2uoCE0MHe8
— John Cardillo (@johncardillo) May 3, 2015
105 pct shooter Identified as Demetrius Blackwell @johncardillo
— Chris Keck (@keck1157) May 3, 2015
Very proud of the #NYPD for the rapid and professional investigation and apprehension of the shooter. pic.twitter.com/EpisoIObEK
— John Cardillo (@johncardillo) May 3, 2015
Thanks all for sticking with my TL during this and for all the support you've shown the #NYPD and LE in general.
— John Cardillo (@johncardillo) May 3, 2015
Retired NYPD officer John Cardillo says his sources from the police department indicate that the Seargent shot in the face is in serious condition but not life-threatening. Let’s hope he recovers.