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Suffolk County Officer Stabbed During Overnight Pursuit in Amityville

The officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries while responding to a 911 call; both suspects have been arrested with charges pending.

FILE - A Suffolk County police vehicle is pictured in this file photo. (David Wexler for New York Daily News)
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Overview

  • A Suffolk County police officer was stabbed in the leg and chin while pursuing a suspect early Tuesday morning in Amityville.
  • The incident began when officers responded to a 911 call about two men looking into parked cars around 12:30 a.m.
  • One suspect was arrested on the scene, while the other fled and later attacked an officer with a knife before being apprehended.
  • The injured officer is recovering at Good Samaritan University Hospital, and their injuries are described as non-life-threatening.
  • The Suffolk Police Benevolent Association praised the officers' bravery and highlighted the ongoing risks faced by law enforcement.