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Wanted 21-Year-Old Opens Fire On Officers During Arrest Attempt On Long Island, Police Say
A 21-year-old robbery suspect shot at two police officers who then returned fire, injuring the gunman, during a shootout on Long Island, authorities said.
The incident happened at around 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, June 21, in North Amityville, according to Suffolk County Police.
At the time, the officers were transporting another inmate to a police station when they saw a man who was wanted for robbery and a missing firearm.
The suspect, identified as Jayvon Bell, ran from the scene and the two officers chased after him on Maple Road, police said.
As the officers were pursuing him, Bell pulled…