Just! Armed robbery in New York's Chinatown! Hit two cops while escaping! The suspect has been caught! It's over! New York City University dorm turned into an immigrant shelter!! 95 asylum seekers will be served.
Two New York City police officers were injured in a shooting in Manhattan's Chinatown on Thursday afternoon, according to New York police sources.
The NYPD confirmed that police received a 911 call for a armed robbery at Cannal St at 91 Kennesy Road around 4:15 p.m., and that the suspect opened fire on officers as officers chased him to Delancey St on Delancey Street.
枪击发生在德兰西街和埃尔德里奇街（Delancey Street and Eldridge Street）。
According to police sources, the two officers were dealing with an armed robbery that could have occurred in Chinatown and later turned into a chase on foot.
Two police officers were shot at during the chase and both officers were injured, sources said. Police said one officer was shot in the leg. The injuries of the second officer are unknown, but both officers are expected to survive.
The suspect has been detained and taken for treatment with unknown injuries, sources said. According to sources, the suspect's gun has been recovered.
Canal Street between Christie Street and Allen Street has been cordoned off and police are investigating, so New Yorkers commuting to work nearby are advised to avoid this section.
It's over! New York City University dorm turned into an immigrant shelter!! 95 asylum seekers will be served.....
In the Riverdale neighborhood of the Bronz in New York City, a former college Manhattan college dormitory has been turned into an immigrant shelter.
City Councilman Eric · Dinowitz said furniture has been moved to 435 West 238th Street, which was once a residence hall at the University of Manhattan.
City Councilmember Eric · Dinowitz, who represents the Bronz District, confirmed that an immigration shelter will be opened in Riverdale.
Dozens of residents staged protests after news of the possible establishment of a shelter for migrants in the area.
The shelter has 95 rooms and will be operated by the nonprofit WestHab, which provides supportive and affordable housing. Councillor Dinowitz said the contract for the shelter was for nine months.
The City says it is not a permanent or long-term facility.
A spokesperson for the New York Department of Social Services issued a statement about the opening of shelters.
"The site will provide a safe and secure shelter for 95 families seeking asylum and will be operated by Westhab, our experienced nonprofit provider, who will provide meals, service connections, and referrals to a dedicated support unit," the statement said.
"Since the spring of 2022, more than 210,000 asylum seekers have arrived in New York City and entered shelters. Hundreds of asylum seekers in need of asylum still arrive every week, pushing our asylum system to its limits. As a result, we must continue to open new facilities across the city as necessary to meet the growing demand for housing. ”