A New York City police sergeant was fatally shot and another was wounded on Friday in a shootout on the streets of the Bronx that also resulted in the death of the suspect, a man who had just broken into the apartment of his estranged wife.
The officers were responding to a call about the break-in and encountered the suspect's vehicle, when the man opened fire.
Officials say an exchange of gunfire resulted with the suspect being pronounced dead at the scene while the officers were taken to the hospital.
Sergeant Paul Tuozzolo, a 19-year veteran of the force and father of two young children, was pronounced dead at the hospital.
The wounded officer, Emmanuel Kwo, was shot in the leg and was in a stable condition.
"The city is in mourning and the family of the NYPD is in mourning," Mayor Bill de Blasio said.
The dead suspect, identified as Manuel Rosales, had a record of at least 17 prior arrests, O'Neill said.
He had forced his way into the home of his 29-year-old estranged wife while their three-year-old son was present.
A 13-year-old child and a 50-year-old woman were also at the home.
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