Officials: Nassau officer stabbed in Hempstead
Officials say a Nassau County police officer was stabbed during a confrontation with an emotionally disturbed man in Hempstead.
Investigators say the officer was responding to a call that a 32-year-old man was throwing rocks at cars at around 2:20 p.m. on Emery Street.
The officer was stabbed in the stomach while trying to apprehend the suspect outside his home, according to officials.
Police say the 54-year-old officer is a 13-year veteran of the department and is recovering with non-life threatening injuries.