DEER PARK, N.Y. (WPIX) -
A would-be-robber was shot to death early Tuesday morning by an on off-duty Nassau County police officer at a car wash in Deer Park, officials confirmed.
The detective, who has been on the force for 16 years, was assaulted and robbed by two men at a self-serve car wash on Bay Shore Road shortly after 3 a.m. He was able to shoot one of the assailants, while the second suspect was later tracked down and arrested, police said.
Authorities said one man was armed with a baseball bat and approached the victim as he was cleaning out his car.
Police have not released the identity of the officer, claiming he is a victim of a crime. The extent of his injuries are also unclear at this time.
Authorities are investigating the incident.
The detective, who has been on the force for 16 years, was assaulted and robbed by two men at a self-serve car wash on Bay Shore Road shortly after 3 a.m. He was able to shoot one of the assailants, while the second suspect was later tracked down and arrested, police said.
Authorities said one man was armed with a baseball bat and approached the victim as he was cleaning out his car.
Police have not released the identity of the officer, claiming he is a victim of a crime. The extent of his injuries are also unclear at this time.
Authorities are investigating the incident.
