A New York City police officer "came within inches of losing his life" when he was struck in the face with birdshot after a suspect opened fire with a shotgun Monday in Brooklyn, police said. 

The officer was rushed to Brookdale Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect, identified by police as 24-year-old Dashawn Anthony Larode, is dead. 

Two other officers and a civilian were also injured in a crash as police responded to the scene.

What happened in Brooklyn 

The incident began just before 6 a.m. when EMS responded to reports of an unconscious man in front of Thomas S. Boyland Street between Hegeman Avenue and Linden Boulevard in the Brownsville neighborhood. The EMTs found Leroy Wallace, 41, fatally shot at the scene and called police, 

A shotgun shell was found in a vestibule of the building. Police said they believed Wallace was shot in the vestibule and stumbled outside before collapsing to the ground. 

"I just heard a boom, oh snap, someone shooting, so I laid back down on my bed," neighbor Hakeem Muhamad said. 

"Dead body outside of my apartment building," neighbor Ahmad Baqir said. 

At around 7:45 a.m., the suspect opened the door to his first-floor apartment and fired a shotgun at one of the officers at the scene, "striking the officer on the left side of his face," Tisch said. "His injuries are consistent with birdshot pellets being fired from a shotgun." 

Officer Sharjeel Waris, 25, returned fire, and the suspect then barricaded himself inside his apartment. 

Waris was rushed to the hospital in stable condition. 

"We believe the suspect was shot by the injured officer, who returned fire once he was shot in the face," NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny said. 

Two other officers rushing to the scene after the report of the officer being shot were involved in a crash at New Lots Avenue and Thomas Boylan Street, Tisch said. Those officers and the driver of the other vehicle were taken to the hospital, as well, with minor injuries and are in stable condition. 

Members of the NYPD's Emergency Services Unit then responded to the scene. They smashed a window to the apartment where Larode was located and flew a drone inside to look around. 

"Camera footage showed a man lying motionless on the kitchen floor with a shotgun lying near him," Tisch said. 

When officers entered the apartment, the suspect was found dead. 

"He came within inches of losing his life"

"Today is another reminder of what's at stake when your NYPD officers come to work. They never know what will be on the other side of that door, but whatever it is, they face it with an uncommon valor that defines this department," Tisch said. 

Tisch said that Waris is a four-year veteran of the force and was in good spirits after the shooting. 

"But make no mistake, this could've ended very differently. What happened this morning is a reminder of how quickly danger finds the men and women that protect this city. They stood their ground, they did their jobs, they kept people safe, and once again they reminded us all what it means to put on that uniform," Tisch said. 

"He came within inches of losing his life, but because of his skill and his composure, he's in that hospital room right now, upbeat," PBA president Patrick Hendry said. 

Police officials said it appears the initial shooting that left Wallace dead may have been the result of an ongoing dispute between neighbors, since both Wallace and the suspect lived in the building. However, some neighbors who knew both men said they didn't witness any animosity in the past.

Wallace's wife told CBS News New York her husband was a hardworking, quiet man. 

Larode was a military veteran and had no prior arrest record, police said. 

Happily, Waris was released from the hospital a short time later. He smiled and waved as fellow officers applauded as he was wheeled out of the hospital. 

The NYPD's crime statistics show shooting incidents are down this year compared to the same time last year. Still, people in the community say they want to see an end to all the gun violence. 

"As a community, we have to do better," one person said. 

"It's scary. We are living in a dangerous world right now," said another. 

"Praying for the full recovery of the officer shot and injured in Brooklyn this morning. We're closely monitoring the situation," Gov. Kathy Hochul said. 

"My thoughts are with the NYPD officer who was shot this morning in Brownsville and I am praying for his recovery. I'm grateful to law enforcement for their quick response and I will continue to monitor the situation as it develops," Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani wrote on social media. 

The investigation continues.   

Naveen Dhaliwal contributed to this report.

Neighbor dispute leaves 2 dead, NYPD officer shot in Brownsville

BROWNSVILLE, Brooklyn (WABC) -- A suspect and neighbor were both killed and a responding NYPD officer was shot in the face -- apparently all the result of a dispute between the neighbors.

The 25-year-old wounded officer was released from the hospital Monday afternoon hours after he was struck when a gunman opened fire from inside an apartment building in Brownsville.

The NYPD says the suspect killed a man during a dispute and when police came to investigate, he opened fire on the officer.

It happened on Thomas S Boyland Street just before 6 a.m. Monday.

Police were called to the apartment building and found 41-year-old Leroy Wallace dead from a gunshot wound to his chest.

 

 

 

At 7:45 a.m. officers approached a first floor apartment where the suspect opened the door and fired at officers. Officer Sharjeel Worris was shot with birdshot pellets from a shotgun.

Officers returned fire, striking the suspect.

Worris was rushed to Brookdale University Hospital in the back of a police cruiser, just blocks away from the shooting scene.

 

He was able to talk to Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch who said the officer was in "good spirits" at the hospital.

"He came within inches of losing his life," said Patrick Hendry, NYC PBA President.

Worris was released from the hospital at noon to the applause of his fellow officers.

 

 

 

It was believed the suspect was barricaded inside the apartment. Officers later used a drone to determine the suspect had died from a gunshot wound, and saw his shotgun laying beside him.

Officials have not yet identified the suspect but say he had no prior criminal history.

 

 

The building's super said the men both lived in the building for a couple of years. He said he never had any issues with them and wasn't aware of any conflict between them.

 

"Make no mistake, this could've ended very differently, what happened this morning is a reminder how quickly danger finds the men and women who protect this city," Tisch said.

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani commented on the shooting on social media:

 

 

 

Two other police officers were treated for injuries after they got into a crash near the scene. They are expected to recover.

Massive Blaze Erupts at Chemical Plant Outside Moscow

 

A major fire erupted on Sunday, August 31, at an industrial site in Balashikha, Moscow region. Thick black smoke covered the area, and residents reported a strong smell of burning.

According to Russia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM), the blaze began in warehouse facilities storing automotive chemicals in an industrial zone. The fire spread across approximately 4,000 square meters and later reached adjacent buildings.

 

Local media, citing eyewitnesses, reported that explosions were heard at the site. Telegram channels suggested that gas cylinders and fuel materials might have been stored in the warehouses.

The affected facilities include storage premises belonging to the Balashikha Experimental Chemical Plant (BOHZ), a manufacturer of plastic products, as well as the company TDK, which sells household chemicals.

 

More than 80 EMERCOM personnel and 30 units of equipment, including Mi-8 and Ka-32 helicopters, were deployed to contain the fire. Despite aerial firefighting efforts, emergency services noted that heavy smoke and high warehouse density complicated the operation.

Earlier, drones reportedly struck an underground explosives depot at the Aleksin Chemical Plant in Russia’s Tula region, about 320 kilometers from Ukraine’s border. The facility, sanctioned by the US, EU, and Ukraine for supplying Russia’s defense industry, stored large amounts of pyroxyline gunpowder.

Local residents reported powerful explosions and a major fire, while Russian officials acknowledged drone debris fell on the site despite claimed air defense interceptions.

Chemical plant fire sparks explosions near Moscow – video

A chemical plant caught fire in Balashikha, Russia (Photo: Exilenova+/Telegram)

A large-scale fire erupted at a chemical plant in Balashikha, a suburb of Moscow, on the morning of Aug. 31, according to the Russian Telegram channel ASTRA.

The fire officially spans 4,000 square meters, with Russian authorities claiming no casualties.

Russian social media reports indicate that firefighting efforts are hampered by heavy smoke and a large quantity of flammable materials at the site.

Videos circulating online show a dense column of black smoke, with sounds of explosions audible.

 

 

 

 

 

The Telegram channel Balashiha SMI, citing locals, reported that the flames have spread to a neighboring building.

 

 

REAKING NEWS Just hours ago, a tremendous fire broke out

Something strange is happening deep beneath the earth’s surface — and the planet just sent a terrifying message. Just hours ago, a violent 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck near the China–Myanmar border, leaving experts stunned at its sudden ferocity. No warning, no time to prepare — just a violent rupture that turned quiet towns into disaster zones within minutes. Could this be part of a larger chain of seismic events yet to come? Scientists are rushing to find out as rescuers scramble to save lives in the aftermath.

As the first light of morning spread across Asia, disaster struck without mercy. A massive 7.7-magnitude earthquake ripped through the region near the China–Myanmar border, jolting millions awake and unleashing chaos. What started as a faint rumble quickly escalated into violent shaking, collapsing buildings, tearing open roads, and sending terrified residents into the streets.

Within moments, the landscape transformed. Once peaceful towns became scenes of destruction — debris-strewn streets, crumbled homes, and frightened families gathering in open spaces. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the quake’s epicenter just 10 kilometers below the
surface — shallow enough to cause maximum damage. Tremors rippled far beyond the border, reaching southern China, northern Thailand, large parts of Myanmar.

Panic spread like wildfire. In cities like Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai, residents poured out of buildings barefoot, clutching children, as aftershocks rattled the ground. Emergency sirens wailed as reports of fatalities and injuries began flooding in.

Authorities confirmed dozens of deaths and hundreds of injuries within hours, with many more feared trapped under collapsed structures. Rescue crews worked frantically through the debris, hampered by blocked roads, widespread power outages, and damaged communication
networks.

Humanitarian teams have mobilized rapidly, setting up makeshift shelters, delivering medical aid, and coordinating evacuation efforts. Relief agencies are calling for urgent international support to help the hardest-hit areas as the full scale of the devastation becomes clearer.

Conclusion:

This catastrophic quake has left a scar stretching across three countries — a stark reminder of nature’s raw power. The next few hours will decide how many lives can still be saved, as rescuers race against time and aftershocks. The world is now watching closely. Will nations rally
together to deliver the aid needed, or will this tragedy deepen before help arrives? For the survivors, every passing moment counts.

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Massive fire breaks out in Delhi slum near Rithala metro station; 1 dead

Police say several LPG cylinders exploded, intensifying the blaze late Friday evening

 

 

Police personnel and others gather as firemen try to douse a fire breaking out in a cluster of huts near Rithala metro station at Rohini area in New Delhi early Saturday. PTI Photo

 

A man died and another sustained burn injuries after a massive fire broke out spreading to around 500 shanties near Rithala metro station in Delhi's Rohini, the Delhi Fire Services (DFS) said.

Police said several LPG cylinders were said to have exploded late Friday evening, intensifying the blaze and triggering panic among residents.

Thick plumes of smoke were seen rising from the area even as locals scrambled to save their belongings and move to safer places. Preliminary information suggests that 400 to 500 huts have been gutted, fire officials said.

 

 

The DFS said it received a call regarding the blaze at 10.56 pm, following which multiple fire tenders and firefighting robots were rushed to the spot.

 

 

Police cordoned off the area and additional fire tenders were kept on standby to prevent the fire from spreading further.

 

 

The fire was brought under control by early morning, a DFS official said. Munna died in the fire while Rajesh was injured in the incident.