# NYPD detective shot in the back during blazing shootout with armed teen: 'Vest saved his life'

> **Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-05 16:07 UTC · Category: World

## Executive Summary
An NYPD detective is recovering after being shot in the back during a confrontation in Brooklyn.

## Intelligence Brief
A suspect, identified in reports as a teenager, is currently in police custody following the incident. Coverage from the New York Post, PIX11, and News12 highlights video footage capturing the moments preceding the gunfire.


Reports confirm that a detective was struck in the back, though officials indicate that his protective vest prevented a fatal outcome. Future updates will likely clarify the formal charges filed against the suspect.


Official statements regarding the condition of both injured officers and further details on the investigation remain pending.

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|
| News12 | Brooklyn | Nypd Officer Injured During Crown Heights Shooting | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisgFBVV95cUxNV0g2d1c2dXNJckdHamlNNGk0VDd2TmlVT1YwNzdxZzFDSUZLUzJJSjQ4dHZyTE4zM2xWX0J5Q1YyU3ZpY0tyd3l5a1Z0OE9yNlZEU2d3N1hJT0czMXdkaDZ6S0psTWdkbUxydE9MeWhKWUpuaEYtNDJ1ci1PaE9SMkQ4bDdVMzZfMkNHbFNHT04zSTJ2NkwydlB1UW1Fa0pZQ1d5SWd3X0d5NVlXVkhoeHVR?oc=5) |
| PIX11 | 2 officers hurt in BK shooting; suspect in custody: NYPD | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihAFBVV95cUxPd1RWbWh4NTNaSlNPclBPRGhYaU9RVnpQdVBmXzBHU2t1MlJOcTFqbzROVnlrRTROdnpOa3hmX3NMdDNnRkdOdnhnaEJ2N1F3am82STR4WEM0WW5mZWl3enhJU1ZRY2phQno0REN6M2pfRG5uU1VMQWJ2czlocTFKcU5tdFnSAYoBQVVfeXFMTlptUjQwM25TMEg4ZHc2MGZKVkNMT09ieU5tWnhuUzJHcWZWU2NfN0lCQ21FdG9PU3VIcnp1Ull4VjYyWEIwMWVlY2NUNWN3dDQwa0hLeHRBdjJfLUVLMFFHX2tLQXpzZVZ3SlJremRoWU9WSUhFSjlVb3REZzBWSzM0VVlxZDJURnJn?oc=5) |
| New York Post | Exclusive - Chilling video shows teen thug waving gun moments before shooting NYPD detective in the back | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiywFBVV95cUxNRnhFTEVFSG51bWFickFsdURNb0pCREpsZlhFSVNIWTh0Smd1cUc1S1Frc3VxRHZQeGZGTUszdGFsdy1PQjFSSV9hNlZFdEhmai1yRkRsRkVUcl82UXU1QWFrRDIyU3hfMkZsWjdKQjg5ekpKN2RkVTJ5TUZZdlhRR0FjX0t4WllJYU9qMjlCYUtPVm43YU9XV1QyalNEdlpwc3pRTDBRUWVNLVBaX2c0dGFBUEFfVmx3Vy1oNUhkRGxZbzcwdDNIMVJGWQ?oc=5) |

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