An armed NYPD officer was thrown to the ground and dragged by a BMW after attempting to stop the vehicle for traveling the wrong way on a one-way street in Times Square. The incident occurred around 3 a.m. Saturday near 46th Street and Seventh Avenue.
Video footage shows the officer grabbing the passenger side door of the 2020 BMW X3 as it sped away. The vehicle then accelerated, dragging the officer for a distance before he was released. Other officers were seen rushing to assist, and the injured officer was able to get to his feet. He was transported to a local hospital, where he received treatment for injuries to his left shoulder and knee. The police spokesperson stated the injuries were minor.
Authorities reported that the driver of the BMW was not apprehended and no arrests were made at the scene. The New York Police Department has stated that the investigation into the incident is ongoing.