An NYPD detective who was shot by what appears to be friendly fire in Queens is a Plainview man who volunteers with the Bethpage Fire Department, sources confirmed to News 12 on Friday.

Mayor Eric Adams said the NYPD detective was shot twice near the Whitestone Expressway Service Road and 22nd Street just before 9 a.m.

"During the apprehension, one detective from Queens narcotics was shot twice, wounded in the arm and leg. At this time, it appears this was a friendly fire incident. Thankfully these injuries are not life threatening. And he's expected to make a full recovery," Adams said during a media briefing.

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch says officers discharged their weapons as they attempted to stop a man who was stealing a car from a victim.

Tisch says the suspect was taken into custody, he was unarmed and has a lengthy criminal history. Officials say he was just arrested and released on Thursday for a theft in Manhattan.

Adams says the wife of the injured detective is expecting a child. The detective is expected to make a full recovery.