Live Updates: Gunman Opens Fire Inside Bronx NYPD Precinct - Reports

Two police officers were attacked by a passer-by at about 8:30 p.m. on 8 February (1:30 a.m. 9 February GMT) while they were sitting in a locked police van with emergency lights activated, injuring one of the law enforcement officers, the New York Post reported earlier in the day.

New York police officials say a second police officer has been shot in the Bronx, only hours after a gunman attacked officers in a patrol van, The New York Post reported.

According to ABC7 citing the police, the suspect is in custody. Police say there could possibly be a connection to Saturday's police-involved shooting.

BREAKING: 2ND OFFICER SHOT: reports of an officer shot in the 41 precinct just hours after another officer was shot. @News12BX pic.twitter.com/i7KhrHJrTy

— Alexa Farrell (@AlexaNFarrell) February 9, 2020

The NYPD has asked people to avoid the area of Southern Blvd and Longwood Ave in the Bronx due to the shooting incident.

ADVISORY: Avoid the area of Southern Blvd & Longwood Ave in the Bronx due to a police involved shooting. Expect emergency vehicles and traffic in the area. Update to follow. pic.twitter.com/YrZ10Iu1tC

— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) February 9, 2020