NYPD cop dies after shootout with suspect in the Bronx

A plainclothes New York City police officer died early Sunday after engaging in a shootout in the Bronx in what was reportedly described on police radio as an "ambush." Brian Mulkeen, 33, served on the force for nearly seven years, Commissioner James P. O’Neill tweeted.-- More...

NYPD Police Officer Brian Mulkeen, a 33-yr-old Bronx cop, was killed about 12:30 am while doing the courageous work NYers needed him to do. He served for nearly 7 years. There is no worse a moment in our profession than this. Pls keep Brian’s family & colleagues in your thoughts. pic.twitter.com/X1ucOusI77

— Commissioner O’Neill (@NYPDONeill) September 29, 2019