Passenger charged after stolen SUV strikes NYPD officers in Bronx; police search for third suspect - ABC7 New York
Summary
Hit And Run New Jersey Today in New Jersey: On Sunday evening in the Bronx, NYPD officers tracked a stolen silver Kia Sportage with New Jersey plates to 82 East Fordham Road after a license plate reader alert. Officers surrounded the SUV and ordered its three occupants to exit, but the 18-year-old driver refused and allegedly moved the vehicle back and forth, striking a sergeant standing outside and hitting several other officers. An officer then climbed onto the hood and fired a single shot, striking the driver in the arm. The injured officers were transported to local hospitals, with the sergeant remaining hospitalized overnight for observation, and all have since been released. Passenger Angel Robles, 20, of the Bronx was arrested Monday night and charged with criminal possession of a loaded firearm, while police continue searching for a third suspect who exited the SUV before the confrontation escalated.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Driver | Driver | Injured |
| 18-year-old driver (unnamed) | At-fault party |