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flag NYPD officer shot in face survives shootout in Brooklyn; suspect died from injuries.

flag NYPD officer Sharjeel Waris, 25, survived being shot in the face with birdshot during a shootout in Brownsville, Brooklyn, on November 29, 2025, after responding to a homicide where 41-year-old Leroy Wallace was found dead. flag Waris, a four-year veteran, was guarding evidence when suspect Dashawn Larode, 24, opened fire from his apartment, then barricaded himself inside. flag Waris returned fire, wounding Larode, who died from his injuries. flag Police found no shell casings in the apartment and used a drone to confirm the suspect was dead. flag Waris was treated for a minor facial wound at Brookdale University Hospital and was reported in good spirits. flag NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch praised his bravery. flag The motive remains under investigation.

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