Officers shot on the job honored by community
Two NYPD officers injured during a shootout while trying to arrest a suspect in Bed-Stuy received honors from the 81st Precinct Clergy and Community Council Tuesday. Officers Andrew Yurkiw and William
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Apr 13, 2016, 6:02 AM
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Two NYPD officers injured during a shootout while trying to arrest a suspect in Bed-Stuy received honors from the 81st Precinct Clergy and Community Council Tuesday.
Officers Andrew Yurkiw and William Reddin were both injured after a foot chase led to a shootout with suspect Jamal Funes, police say.
They've both recovered, and Funes was arrested.
The ceremony ended with a reception where the officers were able to chat with neighborhood residents.
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