NYC police say detective killed by friendly fire
February 11, 2019 11:00 pm
• Last Updated: February 13, 2019 12:12 pm
Investigators look over the area after New York City police officers were shot while responding to a robbery at a T-Mobile store in the Queens borough of New York on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019. An official said one of them was killed. (AP Photo/Kevin Hagen)
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City police say a detective was killed Tuesday by friendly fire while responding to a report of an armed robbery.
Police say Detective Brian Simonsen was shot at a T-Mobile store in the Richmond Hill section of Queens at about 6 p.m. The 42-year-old detective was a 19-year veteran.
Another officer, a sergeant, was shot in the leg and is in stable condition.
Police say a suspect was shot multiple times and is listed in stable condition.
Police say an imitation firearm was recovered.
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