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Two NYPD Officers Shot by Venezuelan Migrant During Queens Pursuit

Suspect linked to multiple robberies involving scooters; officers expected to recover from injuries.

  • Bernardo Raul Castro Mata, 19, entered the U.S. illegally last year through Eagle Pass, Texas.
  • The shooting occurred after officers attempted to stop Castro Mata for driving a moped the wrong way.
  • One officer was saved by his bulletproof vest, while the other was shot in the leg.
  • Castro Mata is suspected in a series of robberies and assaults in Queens.
  • Both officers and the suspect are in stable condition after being treated at local hospitals.
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