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Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting Thursday night inside the NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital in New York City.
A law enforcement source told Fox News Digital the suspect was armed with a knife inside the hospital and security called for help.
The suspect's identity and condition have not yet been released.
Police presence in Brooklyn, N.Y., following an alleged officer-involved shooting. (WNYW)
The NYPD issued a statement on X asking the public to avoid the vicinity of 6th Street and 7th Avenue in Brooklyn "due to a police investigation."
"Expect delays and heavy traffic in the surrounding area," NYPD officials wrote in the post.
Police presence in Brooklyn after an alleged officer-involved shooting. (WNYW)
The hospital directed all inquiries to the NYPD.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
Alexandra Koch is a Fox News Digital journalist who covers breaking news, with a focus on high-impact events that shape national conversation.
She has covered major national crises, including the L.A. wildfires, Potomac and Hudson River aviation disasters, Boulder terror attack, and Texas Hill Country floods.
