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Off-Duty Nypd Officer Shot After Arranging To Pick Up Car Through Facebook
Police are searching for a gunman who opened fire on an off-duty NYPD officer, critically wounding him, as he attempted to purchase a vehicle.
The officer, who has not been named, went to purchase the vehicle that was posted in a Facebook Marketplace ad around 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 4 in the area of 472 Ruby St., said New York City Police.
When the officer and his brother-in-law arrived, a man almost immediately pulled out a gun and demanded the money, said the NYPD.
The officer had reportedly brought $24,000 to the meet to purchase a Honda Pilot.
The officer pulled his weapon…
