Colorado cop who grew up on LI wounded in shootout

<p>Cem Duzel, who grew up in Manorville, was shot Thursday morning in Colorado.<br /> &nbsp;</p>

News 12 Staff

Aug 3, 2018, 9:54 AM

Updated 2,324 days ago

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A Colorado Springs Police Officer from Long Island is in critical condition this morning after a shootout.
Cem Duzel, who grew up in Manorville, was shot Thursday morning in Colorado.
The incident happened as the 30-year-old was responding to a call of shots fired.
Police say Duzel was shot by a man who began shooting at officers when they arrived.
Duzel's brother from East Moriches told Newsday his brother is stable at the moment.
Officer Duzel is a five year veteran of the Colorado police, according to their Facebook page.