An off-duty cop was shot and wounded by police in Yonkers Thursday, after officials say he displayed a handgun and disregarded commands from officers.
According to Yonkers Police Commissioner Charles Gardner, Ken Campion, an off-duty officer with the Pelham Manor Police Department, was spotted by uniformed officers sitting near a baseball field with a handgun.
Campion allegedly appeared distraught and after disregarding the officers commands made a movement, which Gardner said, "caused the officers to fear for their safety."
One of the officers, identified as seven-year veteran Remy Susini, then fired a single shot at Campion that grazed his chest and struck him in the arm. Campion was transported to a nearby hospital where he remains in stable condition and is expected to recover from his injuries, Gardner said.
A Smith & Wesson 9 mm handgun was recovered from the scene.
"We believe that our officer acted within department guidelines and this was an appropriate use of force," Gardner said.
An investigation by Yonkers detectives and the Internal Affairs Division is ongoing.
