| The suspect, identified by law enforcement sources as Malik Williams, had fled a Downtown Brooklyn traffic stop on foot around 7:40 p.m. and led an officer on a chase that lasted more than three blocks, police said. A car with multiple passengers was pulled over at Flatbush Avenue and Nevins Street after police observed it breaking traffic laws, officials said at a Saturday night press conference. After speaking with the occupants for about seven or eight minutes, police asked everyone to get out of the car, according to officials. Thatââ¬â¢s when Williams bolted from the front seat, leading an officer on a chase that zigzagged across Flatbush Avenue, police said. ââ¬ÅIn the vicinity of Rockwell Place and Lafayette Avenue, the male turns around, displays his firearm, and fires multiple shots at the officer,ââ¬Â Chief of Patrol Jeffrey Maddrey said. ââ¬ÅThe officer draws his weapons, fires shots in return, and he strikes the subject in the chest.ââ¬Â Williams later died at a hospital, police said. No cops were injured by the gunfire and police were treated for ringing in their ears, according to the NYPD. The suspectââ¬â¢s gun was recovered at the scene, police said. Posted by JR |
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