NYPD officer shot in apparent suicide attempt in Bronx precinct

Outside 47th Precinct stationhouse on Laconia Avenue in Edenwald.
Outside 47th Precinct stationhouse on Laconia Avenue in Edenwald. Photo credit Roger Stern

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — An NYPD officer was shot inside a Bronx police station Tuesday morning in an apparent suicide attempt, police said.

It happened inside the 47th Precinct stationhouse on Laconia Avenue in Edenwald around 11 a.m.

The shooting appears to be self-inflicted.

He was taken to NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi Hospital. His condition was not immediately clear.

Police have not confirmed the circumstances of the shooting, but they said there are no suspects and no one is being questioned at this time.

If you are in a crisis or have a family member or friend who needs help, you are not alone. Contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

Featured Image Photo Credit: Roger Stern