A New York City police officer and an innocent bystander were both shot after a suspect allegedly robbed multiple stores on Tuesday, according to city officials.
The suspect, Gary Worthy, 57, is on lifetime parole for firearms possession and has 17 priors that include murder, robbery, burglary and narcotics possession according to the NYPD.
His last arrest was six days ago for possession of felony narcotics and resisting arrest.
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Mayor Eric Adams announced during a news conference Tuesday night that a New York City police officer was shot in Queens by a career criminal. (Mayor Eric Adams via X)
During a news conference, officials said that they responded to a 911 call at 5:35 p.m. about an armed robbery in progress inside the Village Market grocery store.
Victims told the responding officers that Worthy entered the store and announced the robbery, then demanded money while threatening…
