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NYPD officers ambushed during domestic violence call
The New York Police Department released body camera footage documenting an ambush on officers during a domestic violence investigation.
Officers Joseph Murphy and Christopher Wells had accompanied a woman to her residence to assist her in collecting belongings after she reported abuse at the 105th Precinct. While the situation initially appeared calm, 41-year-old Rondell Goppy allegedly opened fire on the officers inside the home. The footage captures the sudden transition from a routine assistance call to a deadly shootout.
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Christopher Wells · Joseph Murphy · New York Police Department · New York State Police · Rondell Goppy