At approximately 10 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, a man holding a weapon attacked officers outside the security barrier for the city’s big Times Square celebrations. The guy was arrested after being shot in the shoulder.
Three New York police officers were injured in an attack with a machete, which is being investigated by terrorism experts.
At approximately 10 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, a man holding a weapon attacked officers outside the security barrier for the city’s big Times Square celebrations.
Police commissioner Keechant Sewell told reporters, “A 19-year-old guy approached an officer without provocation and attempted to assault him with a machete to the head.”
The male then used the machete to strike two additional officers in the head.
It is believed that one of the intended victims, who was not gravely injured, shot the suspect in the shoulder, allowing for his arrest.
All three cops have injuries that are not life-threatening. One has a fractured skull, while the other has a severe cut.
No motive has been identified as of yet.
However, law enforcement officials were said to be investigating whether the individual who allegedly attacked the policemen had previously written online what they referred to as jihadist literature and whether he traveled to New York City to target police.
The response of emergency personnel to the incident had no impact on the festivities in Times Square.
The police believe no other parties were engaged.
