New York police officer dies after being shot in head
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>> UPDATE: 5 things to know about the fatal officer shooting in New York
According to The New York Times, the officer, 33-year-old Randolph Holder, was shot about 8:30 p.m. Tuesday after he responded to reports of an armed robbery in Harlem. A person of interest – a man who had been shot in the leg – was found five blocks away and taken into custody.
Police also found a bicycle and gun but did not say whether they were related to the incident, the Times reports.
Holder joined the New York Police Department five years ago, according to The Associated Press.
""We are humbled by Officer Randolph Holder's example – an example of service and courage and sacrifice," Mayor Bill de Blasio said. "Our hearts are heavy. We offer our thoughts and our prayers to his family."
>> Click here to read a Facebook post from the New York Police Department
Tonight we mourn the loss of NYPD Police Officer Randolph Holder, who was shot and killed in the line of duty. We ask...
Posted by NYPD on Tuesday, October 20, 2015
