Officer Russell Timoshenko (left) and Officer Herman Yan
Early this morning two officers of the NYPD who are assigned to the 71st precinct which is the one that protects our streets were shot while performing a traffic stop of a vehicle that’s license plates did not match the car, the two officers were shot.
Officer Russell Timoshenko, 23, was reported to be in grave condition with two wounds to the face and with bullets lodged in the back of his skull. His partner, Officer Herman Yan, 26, also was wounded, but a shot to his chest was stopped by his bullet-resistant vest.
Readers are requested to please have them in your prayers for a complete and speedy recovery.