Hatchet-wielding man shot dead by NYPD cops in Queens; police eye possible terrorism motive

NY Daily News ^ | 10/23/2014 | Rocco Parascandola & Thomas Tracy

[God luvs America]

The deadly encounter took place in Jamaica, on Jamaica Ave. near 160th St., when the man attacked four cops, police sources said. He swung a hatchet at the officers, hitting two of them, one of whom was dealt a severe head wound. Two cops then shot the man dead. A female bystander was hit in the back and was initially listed in critical condition but was expected to survive.

A man armed with a hatchet who attacked a group of cops on a Queens street, critically injuring one of them, was shot dead by the officers on Thursday afternoon, and a female bystander was hit by an errant round.

The attack took place about 2 p.m. in the heart of Jamaica's shopping district, and NYPD investigators, police sources say, have not ruled out the possibility the culprit sought to commit an act of terrorism.

[Haiku Guy]

Who are you going to believe about Islam?

The talking heads on MSNBC or the guy who studies the Koran 60 hours a week for the last thirty years?

[angcat]

This country has turned into a nightmare all at the hands of liberal leaders.

[Haiku Guy]

How many shots were fired?

At least 16.

How many hit their mark?

Enough.

[Leaning Right]

waiting for the hero of Benghazi to issue a statement without using the words islamic or terrorist.

Well, if he does issue a statement, it will be filled with words like "I" and "me".

[Leaning Right]

Just try hitting a moving target who is swinging a hatchet at you from arms length

Of course you're right. This is not the time to find fault with those cops, or to make jokes for that matter.

[stevie_d_64]

Amazing how quiet this one got...

It’s deafening...