NEW ROCHELLE, NY (July 3, 2023) — A man was shot by a New Rochelle Police officer this afternoon at the intersection of North Avenue and Lincoln Avenue.
The New Rochelle Police Department has not issued a statement as there is an active investigation.
We have been receiving unconfirmed information about the incident and aftermath.
In a breaking news situation, information is fluid and can change but for now here is what our sources tell us. We have names but are not releasing them at this time.
- The shooting victim is a male/black in his 30’s.
- The incident may involve an EDP (emotionally disturbed person).
- The shooting victim is from New Rochelle and is known in the community.
- The shooter was a white, female police officer.
- The incident began with a report of a shoplifting incident at New Rochelle Farms grocery store at 465 North Avenue.
- As police questioned the suspect/shooting victim, he reached for the female officer’s gun.
- The shooting victim was flown by helicopter to Westchester Medical Center.
- There should be multiple body cam videos which many hope will be made public right away.
Again, this information is not confirmed by official sources and may change.
Developing…
EDITOR’S NOTE: As readers know I am moving to Ireland. My flight out of JFK is 9 pm tonight. I will stop updating this story at 8:30 pm and add updates after I arrive in Dublin at about 4:30 am New Rochelle time.
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