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NYPD cop from Brooklyn killed by friendly fire

An off-duty NYPD officer from Brooklyn was fatally shot by a fellow officer Thursday night while chasing a suspect who had broken into his car, police say. According to investigators, the incident happened

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May 29, 2009, 7:52 PM

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