Two police officers are in the hospital with unspecified injuries after shots rang out on Staten Island Sunday night, police said.
A suspect fired at least one shot in the presence of police officers around 7:30 p.m. near Port Richmond and Post Aves. in Port Richmond, police confirmed. The officers were not hit by the gunfire, but suffered unspecified minor injuries and were taken to an area hospital.
Rose Abuin / New York Daily News
Police investigate at the scene of a shooting on Port Richmond Avenue and Albion Place in Staten Island on Sunday. (Rose Abuin/New York Daily News)
At least one person who may have had a medical episode is in police custody, cops said. Police may be searching for another person of interest, cops said.
This is a developing story. Check back for more information.
