CROWN HEIGHTS — An officer on patrol in Crown Heights on Tuesday night was hit and injured by a firework, police said.
The officer, who is assigned to the 77th Precinct was patrolling on foot with his partner near Ralph Avneue and Pacific Street around 11:50 p.m. Tuesday night when a series of illegal fireworks set off nearby struck his right leg, officials said.
The officer was not seriously hurt, according to a tweet sent out by the 77th Precinct on Wednesday morning.
“The officer struck with a firework last night suffered only minor injuries. Thanks to all those that were concerned. #whew” it read.
The officer struck with a firework last night suffered only minor injuries. Thanks to all those that were concerned. #whew
— NYPD 77th Precinct (@NYPD77Pct) July 22, 2015Police believe the fireworks came from within a building in the adjacent Kingsborough Houses, but the incident is still under investigation, officials said.
The officer was treated and released from Kings County Hospital.
News of the incident was first reported by the Daily News.
