Bronx gunman Robert Williams who ‘shot two cops in their precinct’ in targeted attack is pictured in hospital
COP-HATING gunman Robert Williams, who allegedly shot two police officers in a targeted attack in their precinct, was pictured in a hospital bed.
Pictures obtained by the New York Post showed Williams handcuffed to a hospital bed, with one eye severely swollen and blood on his face.
He was hooked up to machines in the hospital, as he lay with one arm draped across his chest.
Williams was arrested Sunday in New York, after he allegedly committed two separate attacks on police in the Bronx in less than twelve hours.
Sources told the New York Post Williams suffered cuts and bruises during the incident leading up to his arrest.
In the first attack, Williams allegedly walked up to an NYPD van around 8:30 p.m. and opened fire at two officers sitting in the vehicle, shooting Officer Paul Stroffolino, 31, in the neck and chin, the New York Post reported.
Less than 12 hours later, Williams walked into a New York City police station and again began shooting.
He struck Lt. Jose Gautreaux in the arm, according to the New York Post.
Video showed Williams walking into the 41st precinct station and committing the attack.
In the video, he opened fire and dived behind a desk before he surrendered.
Police took Williams into custody after his shooting rampage, and he was later pictured in a hospital bed.
Williams, 45, was recently released from prison in 2017, after he was convicted of attempted murder in 2002, NBC reported.
Video shared by NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea showed Stroffolino being released from the hospital.
Officers gathered outside the hospital as the wounded officer was wheeled out on a wheelchair.
“We thank him for his heroic service to our city, and wish him a speedy recovery,” Shea wrote.
Following the attacks, officers with the NYPD were advised in a memo not to wear their uniforms when they are off-duty.
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“Staff safety is a paramount concern at all times,” the memo said.
“If you are utilizing public transportation to traverse the city, do not wear your uniform or other items bearing the department name or logo.”
“If you are driving [or parking] your personal vehicle, do not place any agency identifiers… in view,” the memo said.
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